My spouse has a diagnosis of a personality disorder- The Danger of Diagnosis
If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has a diagnosis of a personality disorder, no doubt that you may secretly think that you made a mistake in choosing him/her. There’s more to the picture though and you need to keep reading! “I think my husband has Aspergers or a personality disorder; is it possible to […]
Spouse Has ADHD? The Link Between ADHD & Anger in Marriage (and What Helps)
Key Takeaways Anger isn’t a diagnostic symptom of ADHD—but certain anger patterns are common in ADHD-impacted relationships. Two frequent patterns: chronic resentment (often in the non-ADHD partner) and sudden angry outbursts (sometimes in the ADHD partner). Trauma and nervous-system stress can mimic or amplify ADHD-like behaviors; evaluation should consider both. Couples improve fastest when they […]
How to Deal With a Needy Spouse — And Decide If the Marriage Can Be Saved
Are you considering divorce because your spouse’s emotional needs feel overwhelming? You may relate to the following question from a reader we addressed —a spouse contemplating divorce due to exhaustion from dealing with a “needy” partner. Reader Question: “My wife over the last week has told me she wants a divorce but not until after […]
Fear of drifting apart in a relationship
Are you afraid that you’ve been drifting apart in a relationship? Staying happily married requires active participation in growing the relationship. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to drift apart from your spouse. More inspiration for how to prevent drifting apart in a marriage: 3 ways to infuse love into a relationship What to do […]
How to be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage: Turn it Around
Are you in an unhappy marriage? Like you are doing all the work in your relationship? Are you at your wits’ end? It is extremely disappointing and exasperating if your spouse has “checked out” of his/her role in your relationship. You are probably feeling lonely and hopeless that your marriage will ever be what you […]
When you’re looking for Affordable Marriage Counseling
If you’re looking for affordable marriage counseling, know this. You get what you pay for. The “cheapest” marriage counselor is not going to be the best marriage counselor, most likely. However, there is room to go after high quality marriage counseling and work to make it as affordable as possible. Need more inspiration? Read the […]
Part II of How to Respond to Your Angry Spouse
Two weeks ago I wrote about how to respond to your angry spouse. Readers had a lot to say about it. Below are some of the comments/questions and my response. Look forward to your continued feedback!
Online Marriage Help: Does it Work? Or Make Things Worse?
Humans are fallible and so are marriage counselors. The good news is that once you understand why some marriage counseling doesn’t work and may make things worse, then you are much better equipped to choosing online marriage help that WILL work. More inspiration about marriage counseling that works: Our 90% marriage counseling success rate Does […]
Active Listening vs. Defensive Listening: How to Really Hear Your Spouse
When your spouse says something that stings, do you find yourself reacting, defending, or shutting down? You might think you’re a good listener, but the real difference between couples who stay connected and couples who drift apart often comes down to how they listen. On relationship forums like Reddit, many partners ask: “How do I […]
Organize together and create a Romantic Master Bedroom
Is a Romantic Master Bedroom the Secret to a Happy Marriage? More inspiration on organizing together: Free online marriage counseling on household management Organizing can save your marriage
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I’m married to a narcissistic husband. Please help!
Recently a client reached out and said “I’m married to a narcissistic husband, please help!” We helped her and her husband identify behavioral patterns and learn to create emotional safety using the Imago communication method. Here’s another question from a wife about whether or not her husband has narcissistic personality disorder and how it is […]
Marriage Issues: Stopping Emotional Abuse in Marriage
What is emotional abuse in marriage? It can be hard to quantify since it differs greatly from physical abuse but can be the slippery slope that leads to it. Emotional Abuse: What You Should Know Emotional abuse is a topic we get questions about often. So many relationships are suffering from emotional abuse. Stopping emotional […]
Marriage Advice: 6 Ways to Stay in Love Forever and Start Getting the Love You Want
Relationships don’t coast by on autopilot. They need active effort to keep the love alive. Here is a sampling of marriage advice to stay in love forever:
What to Do When your Wife or Husband Doesn’t Want Intimacy
If you’re a man whose wife doesn’t want marital intimacy or she flat out refuses intimacy, you are not alone. The good news is, that even if your wife refuses intimacy, there are some things you can do to help her become more interested in being with you intimately again. How do you fix a […]
Is divorce worth it? Falling out of love? Avoid divorce with a marriage retreat.
Is divorce worth it? Let’s think about the pros and cons of divorcing your spouse, and any alternatives that you should consider (like marriage counseling or even a couples retreat for therapy) before taking the leap.
Should I get a divorce Relationship Quiz.
Are you wondering whether your marriage is worth saving or if it’s time to consider divorce? If you’re feeling unsure, you’re not alone. It’s natural to have doubts when your relationship feels strained or disconnected. But before making any major decisions, it’s important to assess the situation carefully. Take this “Should I Get a Divorce?” […]
The Secret to Learning How to Spice Up Your Marriage
You might think that only couples married for many years would be looking for information about how to spice up their marriages. Really, couples married even a few short years or even months are also looking for advice on “how to spice up your marriage”. Why is that so? Because every couple craves connection. Every […]
Harville Hendrix and Imago Therapy: An Amazing Gift to the World
Oprah was the first person to make Harville Hendrix and Imago Therapy famous. It became one of the biggest gifts in the world of marriage counseling that works to heal relationships. More inspiration about Harville Hendrix and Imago therapy: Imago therapy transformed our own marriage! More than just a communication technique, Imago is deeply healing […]
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