When the Nest Empties: Rediscovering Your Relationship After Kids Leave Home
There’s no doubt that one of the most exciting times of a parent’s life is seeing your children successfully reach adulthood and move on to the next stage of their lives. Whether this is heading off to college or moving out to start an adventure on their own, flying free from the nest is an […]
Surviving the Holidays After an Affair
While the holiday season may bring about fond memories and happy times spent with friends and family, there are some situations that can cause insurmountable stress and despair, such as experiencing the turmoil of infidelity. This betrayal is often felt tenfold during the holiday season, which is meant to be a season of celebrating love […]
The Silent Treatment: How to Communicate Through Conflict Without Withdrawal
The Silent Treatment: How to Communicate Through Conflict Without Withdrawal Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Whether it’s a disagreement about dinner or a major family decision, the way you handle conflict can either strengthen your relationship or create distance. One of the most damaging responses? The silent treatment. While withdrawing may feel like a safe […]
Burnout and Your Marriage: Supporting Each Other Through Stress
When you or your partner are working a high-stress job or consistently coping with high-stress situations, such as providing long-term care for an aging parent, it’s easy to fall into burnout. From losing so much of our daily time and energy to these tasks or experiencing continual stress from repeating the same tasks day after […]
Strengthening Your Relationship Through Life’s Transitions
When it comes to life, it’s key to remember that everything is always changing. Nothing that we have or do is set in stone, which is both a blessing and a curse. As we get older, our children will, too, eventually moving out and leaving us empty nesters. We’ll also reach the point in our […]
Getting Along with Extended Family for the Holidays: How to Prepare for the Festive Season Ahead
The holidays can be magical—but they can also be stressful, especially when extended family is involved. Whether it’s juggling multiple family traditions, managing tension between relatives, or trying to keep your in-laws happy, it’s no wonder so many couples search for advice on how to survive family gatherings without losing their sanity. The good news? […]
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust in Your Marriage If you’ve just discovered your spouse was unfaithful, it may feel like your world has shattered. The shock, betrayal, and pain can leave you wondering if your marriage can ever recover. For couples who decide to stay together following an affair, there are certain […]
Can a Marriage Survive Political Differences? How to Stop Fighting and Reconnect
If you’ve ever thought, “My spouse and I fight constantly about politics” or “My husband is obsessed with politics—what do I do?”, you’re not alone. In today’s polarized world, political disagreements are straining even the strongest marriages. Politics can spark heated arguments, hurt feelings, and resentment. One spouse may feel dismissed or attacked when the […]
10 Date-Night Ideas to Rekindle Your Relationship
When you think back on the history and health of your marriage and relationship, it’s easy to see that for many couples, the most exciting period is when you initially start dating. From completing all the ‘firsts’ of a new relationship together, like your first dinner out, first dance, and first kiss, to the excitement […]
The Five C’s in Marriage:The Key Building Blocks to a Successful Relationship
For any couple who is in a romantic relationship and is considering marriage or already married, it’s important to take a moment to examine the health of the relationship itself. Are you feeling loved, supported and valued? Is your partner? Are there any aspects of your relationship that are in need of some assistance? How […]
The Principles of Imago Therapy Explained
For any couple who feels stuck in their relationship, it can be incredibly painful to admit that something isn’t working. Whether your marriage feels stagnant or conflict seems to erupt frequently, the sense that your relationship is unraveling can be both heartbreaking and overwhelming. When couples finally reach the point of realizing they need help, […]
Reigniting the Spark: How to Bring Back the Passion in a Stagnant Relationship
If your marriage feels more like a friendship than a romantic partnership, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. One of the most painful challenges couples face is a sexless marriage. It’s often not about libido or love; it’s about disconnection, unmet needs, and unspoken resentment that builds over time. But the good news? […]
Best Couples Retreats Near You: How to Find the Right Marriage Counseling Retreat
When it comes to marriage, there’s little many of us wouldn’t do to keep it flourishing. But when day-to-day stressors start weighing heavily on your relationship, it can feel nearly impossible to find the time or energy to reconnect. That’s where a couples retreat—also called a marriage counseling retreat—can make a difference. These immersive experiences […]
What to Expect from a Weekend Marriage Counseling Session
When it comes to the most important relationships in our lives, like our marriage, it’s often easy to become complacent and take things for granted. Life can quickly get in the way of spending quality time together and you can settle into a routine that simply gets you through your day. But this can be […]
What Makes Marriage Counseling Retreats Different from Weekly Counseling?
For any couple who is going through a rough patch in their marriage, they are likely considering what to do next. Although frightening and uncomfortable, realizing that your relationship might be in need of help is the first step towards making positive change. Oftentimes, the next step involves reaching out to a licensed therapist to […]
A Getaway to Restore Your Marriage: Upcoming Intensives & Retreats
When you’re at (or near) a breaking point, even admitting “we need help” can feel huge. The good news: choosing the right container—often an intensive retreat—can compress months of progress into days and give you a clear plan forward. Key Takeaways (read this first) Faster progress: Retreats bundle 6–8 hours/day of focused work so you […]
Intensive Marriage Counseling: What It Is, Who It’s For, and How to Start
It hurts to admit when your marriage isn’t working the way you hoped. Whether you’re drained by time/energy pressures or navigating something heavier—like betrayal or grief—there is a path back. The turning point for most couples? Admitting you need help and choosing the right kind of support—often a seasoned marriage counselor.¹ What Is Intensive Marriage […]
Couples Counseling Retreats: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re considering a couples counseling retreat or intensive marriage therapy, you may be wondering: what exactly happens—and how do we prepare? Many couples search for answers like ‘what should I expect at a marriage retreat’ or ‘how to get ready for couples counseling.’ This guide will walk you through both. As we age and […]
Rediscover Love with Maryland’s Premier Marriage Counseling & Retreats
Are you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship? At The Marriage Restoration Project based in Baltimore, Frederick, Harford and Howard County, Maryland, we specialize in helping couples break through the stuck places in their relationship. Through Imago Relationship Therapy, private counseling, and intensive marriage retreats, we give couples the tools to rebuild trust, […]
What’s Really Going on Behind the Scenes of the Therapy World…from the Wife of a Marriage Counselor!
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. I can reveal a bit more than my husband Shlomo can (therapist) about what’s REALLY going on behind the scenes in the therapy world as the wife of a therapist and not having the limitations of being one myself. It’s so wonderful that we are in a world where […]