My spouse will not go to marriage counseling
My Spouse will not go to Marriage Counseling and we need it. What can I do to persuade him/her? You found marriage help that may just work this time, you tell your spouse about it, ask him/her to join you, and you get a big fat “NO”. What are you supposed to do with a […]
Love Again. A Lesson from Passover.
As we approach Passover (Pesach), I have been thinking a lot about how couples can release themselves from the bondage of their negativity and learn to love again. Couples often come in to my marriage counseling office stuck in their “stuff.” While we are usually able to break through and shift the energy in the […]
5 Marriage Communication Problems & How to Fix Them
Marriage communication problems are one of the biggest challenges couples face in a marriage. The inability to communicate effectively with one’s spouse can lead to one or both partners feeling unheard, not cared for, and/or unloved. The bad news is that communication problems can have a devastating and even fatal impact on a marriage. The […]
No Communication in Marriage? Learn Why. Maximizer vs Minimizer Styles
In a marriage, we need to make sure we communicate effectively. Our communication styles dictate for the most part how we react in certain situations, and the two most common communication styles are maximizers and minimizers. A maximizer is loud and boisterous, while the minimizer is reserved and avoids conflict. This dynamic can become very […]
Kabbalah Counseling and Celebrity Divorces
Much was reported a few years ago when Hollywood celebrities Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher turned to Kabbalah as a “last-ditch” effort to save their marriage. While it didn’t work to save their marriage which had recurring bouts of infidelity, the teachings of Kabbalah can be insightful in providing guidance for Ashton Kutcher’s recent second […]
Communication or Provocation? Tips to Fix Communication for Couples
Just got off the phone today with a customer service experience that was quite hellish. Clearly, this business owner never learned how to communicate effectively. It’s amazing that he is still in business with his abusive manner and communication problems.. More inspiration on fixing communication problems in marriage. How to transform your anger into compassion […]
What to do when you are falling out of love
What to do when you are falling out of love? When you feel like you are falling out of love, you need to take action! Not to consider divorce, since that will work against you later on, (see why that is here), but to actually create love! Our love advice may seem counter-intuitive, but it […]
How do you know when your marriage is over?
This is a question we hear often from couples in crisis—those who reach out to us for help, or search online for answers. And let’s be honest, it can feel like the marriage has run its course. You’re feeling disconnected, frustrated, and stuck, like you’re on the brink of something you can’t control. Many believe […]
What are the Five Love Languages and How Can Knowing Them Help You?
There are five unique love languages that determine how we as individuals receive our partner’s love the most intensely. Knowing these love languages and determining you and your spouse’s will help you express your love for one another more productively in a way that they receive it the best. “You don’t really love me!” How […]
Boundaries with the Inlaws
Question: I am not looking forward to spending the holidays with my in-laws as it creates a lot of stress in our marriage. Whenever I share with my husband my feelings about his parents and my desire to set boundaries with the inlaws, he always gets defensive and stands up for them over me. I […]
My Marriage is in Crisis: How Can I Get my Wife to Love Me Again?
“How can I get my wife to love me again?” is a question that many husbands ask themselves, especially when their wives are giving them the cold shoulder or the silent treatment. This marriage crisis may feel impossible to overcome and is definitely the “elephant in the room” if you’re walking around wondering how to […]
Marriage Problems. We all have them, what are yours?
Every couple experiences marriage problems at some point in their relationship. Some couples have big problems, some small, but we all have them. You may be pushing away the problems, hoping they’ll go away. Or perhaps you try to speak about the problems to your spouse to try to fix them, and it only makes […]
Effective Communication…even when your spouse won’t talk to you
A story for you: hope for when your spouse won’t talk to you. About a year ago I received a call from a woman who was interested in couples counseling. There was one problem: her husband refused to come to a marriage counseling. I gave her some pointers about how to help her husband become […]
How to be a good father
How to be a good father? Although fathers may often seem like silent partners in raising children, their role or lack thereof is quite impactful on the lives of both sons and daughters. As we age and become parents, we undoubtedly become aware of the importance of fathers. Many of these lessons were implicit in […]
Getting our *New* Marriage Counseling Office Ready! Photo Essay
New Marriage Counseling Maryland Office-Photo Essay We’re excited to have a new marriage counseling office in Baltimore, MD. Our previous building had been bought by a different owner and so we decided to move to a quaint little building in the heart of Pikesville, MD. We think you’ll find the space cozy and quiet, perfect […]
Parenting Methods: When Your Child Does Things You Don’t Want Them To Do
No Judgment here on Baltimore Mom of the Year! Comment on the choice of parenting methods used by Baltimore Mom of the Year, Toya Graham, and you’ll spark a whole lot of debate. More parenting advice and inspiration on parenting methods that work: Why being a good parent isn’t enough 5 things your child wishes […]
Save your Marriage in 2 Days with our Online Marriage Counseling Services
If you’re someone that is looking to save your marriage immediately and you’re not so keen on going to marriage counseling in-person, online marriage counseling services are your best option. More inspiration about marriage counseling online: How does marriage counseling work online? Would we be using Skype? Online marriage counseling- is it real? Self Guided […]
How to Achieve Marital Intimacy – The Greatest Pleasure of All.
Love will keep us together. True or False? Couples panic when they no longer “love” their spouse. When they no longer feel attracted to their partner or want to have sex with him/her. But is this reason to divorce? More inspiration about achieving marital intimacy: Sex education for married couples: how to keep the spark […]
Supporting a Spouse with Illness
We recently interviewed an author and psychotherapist local to Baltimore by the name of Israela Meyerstein. She wrote a book on the topic of How to cope with Illness. We were especially curious what advice she has for someone who has a spouse with illness. Her wonderful book is called, Bridge to Healing; Finding Strength […]
How can I fix my marriage by myself?
Many of you want to know if it is possible to fix your marriage by yourself, without your spouse’s involvement in the process. In our latest podcast episode, we answer the question, “How Can I Fix My Marriage By Myself?” You can listen below or click here to take the 10 Step Challenge to Win […]