How our marriage counseling books and audio can save your marriage (Podcast Interview)
If you’re a DIY type of person and you like to read advice that is sure to save a marriage, you’re in the right place. We’ll give you some links to some of the best marriage books out there including our own marriage counseling books and audio interview. More inspiration on the best marriage counseling […]
Divorce Counseling | Schedule a marriage retreat to stop divorce. It’s the best way.
Schedule a marriage retreat to stop divorce and save your marriage with divorce counseling. If you are the one considering divorce or your spouse is threatening divorce or even taking the measures to file for a divorce, an intensive experience will give you the clarity that you need about what is going on in your […]
Does the Imago Dialogue Actually Solve Problems?
Many couples wonder: “If I use the Imago Dialogue, will it really change anything—or are we just talking about our problems in circles?” It’s a fair question. Imagine you’ve expressed your feelings in a dialogue and your spouse has listened… but then they don’t actually change the behavior that upset you. What do you do […]
My Spouse had an Emotional Affair – What Should I Do?
If you’ve discovered that your spouse has had an emotional affair, you’re probably feeling hurt, betrayed, and confused. You may have expected a physical affair, but emotional infidelity can be just as damaging to a relationship—if not more so. The lines between emotional connections and betrayal can become blurred, leaving you unsure about where to […]
Marriage Therapy Retreat Results: Can Your Marriage Be Saved?
When couples start searching for help, one of the first questions they ask is: “Do marriage retreats actually work—and can ours be saved?” It’s a fair question. You’re about to invest time, money, and emotional energy into something you hope will change everything. The truth is, most marriages can be saved—if both partners are willing […]
Body Language and Nonverbal Communication Problems in Marriage
How silent signals shape your relationship more than words ever could By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist, and co-founder of The Marriage Restoration Project. For more than 20 years, he’s helped couples transform hopeless marriages into lasting connection through structured dialogue and emotional safety. The “Silent Third Partner” […]
How to Save a Marriage When Only One Is Trying — And How to Decide If You Should
If you feel like you’re the only one fighting for your marriage, you might wonder: Is there even a point in trying? The short answer is yes. Research shows that change initiated by one partner can alter the dynamics of a relationship, sometimes motivating the other partner to re-engage1. While having both spouses work together […]
Advice for a great marriage and a story about an Imago Therapist
A few years ago I attended an incredible conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico and I would like to share with you an important lesson that I witnessed. The Imago International Conference brought together Imago Relationship Therapists from around the world to increase their competency and expertise in the practice of this modality of therapy. As […]
How to Talk About Touchy Subjects using the Imago Couples Dialogue
A few years ago I had the fortune of traveling to Israel for a Jewish holiday. This trip was a long time in the making and may not have been possible if my wife and I were not versed in the Imago Couple’s Dialogue.
Learning from Mice: Research on Love and Relationships
You may be passing down your fearful memories to your children without even telling them. At least that’s what a recent study by two neurobiologists at Emory University is hypothesizing. Their findings are detailed in a recent article in Scientific American. They studied epigenetic inheritance in laboratory mice trained to fear the smell of the […]
11 Habits of the Happiest Couples: What They Avoid (and Do Differently)
Happiness in a relationship is much more than luck—it’s a daily conscious effort to practice healthy habits. It sounds simple, but this one principle alone is some of the most powerful marriage counseling advice we can give. Over years of working with couples in our marriage counseling practice, we’ve noticed clear patterns among the happiest, […]
Hope for Change – A Marriage retreat review from Latin America
A recent Marriage retreat review from a Marriage Retreat in Latin America I wanted to share with you a few thoughts about my trip last month to Latin America for a private marriage retreat. It was quite an amazing experience and it taught me a lot about the potential for healing in even the most […]
Marriage Stress: A Change of Scenery May Help
If you feel trapped by marriage stress and stress from life in general, you may just benefit from a change of scenery.
FAQs: Your Questions About Marriage Retreats Answered
Get answers to all of your questions about retreats for couples right here. Didn’t find the answer you were looking for? Send us a question online and we’ll be in touch with answers and to help schedule your retreat. What is the Purpose of Attending a Marriage Retreat? Marriage retreats are ideal for marriages in […]
Did I Marry the Right Person?
“Did I marry the right person?” While you may expect this question to be reserved for newlyweds, unfortunately, there are couples who are grandparents still asking this question. I find this question to be one of the most destructive questions you could ask about your marriage. Living with an unhappy marriage can be one of […]
How to reduce fighting in front of the kids
How can we reduce fighting in front of the kids? This important piece of marriage advice on the topic of how to stop fighting in front of the kids, is a critical one and should be implemented the minute you finish reading this page! It can be very difficult to stop fighting in front of […]
Can I revive a failed marriage?
My daughter had a friend over recently whose own parents recently divorced. When she found out I am a marriage counselor, she said, “But isn’t it true that some marriages are just meant to fail? I mean, my parents tried everything and there was nothing more that they could do. That’s just how it was […]
Anxiety is ruining my marriage, Help!
By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Founder of The Marriage Restoration Project When Anxiety Becomes the Third Partner in Your Marriage If you’ve caught yourself thinking, “My anxiety is ruining my marriage” or “My spouse’s anxiety is destroying our relationship,” you’re not alone. With the world constantly on edge — news […]
Rebuild Trust in a Marriage: in the case of prior love relationships.
Previous love relationships can sometimes threaten the trust between a husband and wife. If talks about your spouse’s prior love relationships and previous boyfriends or girlfriends have contributed to a break down in trust between the two of you, this post will help you learn how to rebuild trust in a marriage. More inspiration on […]
“The Dangers of Diagnosis” II- When Spouse has a Personality Disorder
The first article I wrote on the Dangers of Diagnosis brought out strong responses. Some agreed wholeheartedly, others felt I minimized the pain of living with a spouse who struggles with serious mental illness. My goal here is to clarify, especially when the issue involves a suspected personality disorder. What to do when you think […]