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 […]
Marriage Encounter vs. Therapist-Led Couples Retreats
Many couples searching for a couples retreat come across the long-running, faith-based program known as Marriage Encounter. They often ask us how our own two-day intensive marriage counseling retreats differ. Let’s look at what Marriage Encounter offers, how it began, and how our retreats provide a different—yet equally values-based—path toward reconnection. A Brief History of […]
Thinking About Having an Affair? Why It Won’t Fix Your Marriage (and What to Do Instead)
If you’re suffering in your relationship and feeling lonely, you may be tempted to reach out to someone outside your marriage—with or without the intention of having an affair. Maybe someone at work is paying attention to you.Maybe you’re tempted to look up an old Facebook friend or chat online.It feels harmless at first… but […]
When You’re Very Angry at Your Spouse or Experiencing His/Her Anger at You.
Our colleague recently sent us a wonderful marriage counseling tip for when you are very angry at your spouse or are on the receiving end of his/her anger. It was sent to us from the Imago Center of DC, and we thought it would be helpful to share with you. More inspiration about what to […]
Ray Rice and an Abusive Marriage
The recent video of NFL superstar Ray Rice knocking his then fiancée unconscious after she spat on him has caused quite a stir among football fans and the American public, as it brought what an abusive marriage looks like into each and every living room. More inspiration for abusive marriages: Examples of verbal abuse Is […]
Married to a Spouse with Depression: How to Cope and Support Your Relationship
The tragic passing of actor Robin Williams reminds us how invisible depression can be. Someone who brought joy to millions was suffering deeply inside. Sadly, this story resonates with many couples: how many of you are married to a spouse with depression, silently carrying a burden you cannot always see? Depression does not just impact […]
How to Apologize to your Spouse in 5 Steps
ADHD and Marriage: Marriage Conflict May Create ADHD like Symptoms.
In your search for ADHD and marriage resources know that there is a relatively unknown cause of ADHD that you can help. A colleague of mine posted an article from The Atlantic on our Listserv called “How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD”. I was intrigued by the title as well as its hypothesis, […]
The Secret reason we wrote our Marriage Counseling Books
There’s a particular person that inspired us to write the marriage counseling books that we now share with the masses over at Amazon and here on our website. The funny thing is that we can’t even remember her name! More marriage counseling books for you: How our book can save your marriage (Podcast) Our list […]
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis?
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis? We think so, although it can be very scary and unsettling for the spouse that is watching the other going through the change. People typically think of mid life crisis in men to be the most frequent type of midlife crisis but it certainly affects women as well […]
Can You Really Save Your Marriage Without a Counselor?
Thousands of Couples Are Doing It — Here’s How You Can Too If your marriage feels like it’s slipping away and you’re wondering: “Can I fix this without dragging my spouse to therapy?” The answer is: Yes — if you use the right tools. Not every couple is ready for counseling. Some spouses refuse to […]
Marriage counseling success rate. What to expect from the best marriage counselors?
It’s natural to wonder about the marriage counseling success rate before investing time, energy, and money. Why commit to something that might not work? Knowing the potential outcome can help couples make informed decisions about whether to proceed with therapy¹. Our Success Rate: 90% At our practice, 90% of couples who come to us considering […]
Never Give Up! Even the worst marriage can be saved.
If you’ve ever thought, “Our marriage is beyond saving,” this story will give you hope. What follows is a personal letter from one of our couples who once believed their relationship was beyond repair. Their story shows what’s possible when even one person refuses to give up. A Letter from a Couple Who Almost Didn’t […]
The easiest way to avoid falling out of love is to do what every Imago therapy session requires.
We find that the easiest way to avoid falling out of love is to recommit to taking the time to make extended and connected eye contact with each other. It’s what every Imago therapy session requires. Not sure how to do it? More inspiration on how an Imago therapy session reawakens love: More than just […]
When your husband isn’t interested in marital intimacy
If your husband isn’t interested in marital intimacy it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is having an affair and getting it elsewhere. While it is a possibility, and could be a red flag if he has lost interest in sex, there are other factors that might be contributing to his lack of desire. More inspiration […]
I Cheated on My Wife: How to Win Her Back and Rebuild Trust After Infidelity
If you’ve recently said the words, “I cheated on my wife,” you’re probably in shock, guilt, and fear about losing everything. You might be wondering: “Can my marriage survive this?”“How do I get my wife to forgive me?”“What can I do right now to show her I’ve truly changed?” The truth: healing after infidelity is […]
Why Is My Wife So Mean to Me? Understanding Anger in Marriage and How to Respond
If you’ve ever wondered: “Why is my wife always mean to me?” “Why does my wife yell at me all the time?” “Is my wife verbally abusive, or just angry?” …you’re not alone. Many husbands write to us with these exact questions, struggling with wives who yell, criticize, or lash out in ways that feel […]
My wife wants a divorce. Now what?
My wife wants a divorce. Your first reaction might be shock, disbelief, hurt, or anger. Think before you respond, as any strong reaction is likely to do more harm than good. More inspiration for you when your wife wants a divorce: Should I give her space or keep trying? My wife left. I want her […]
You Found Out Your Spouse is Using Pornography: Now What?
You found out your spouse is using pornography. You’re hurt, shocked, and horrified that you discovered porn. Keep reading for what to do. Q and A with sex therapist Mieke Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C about what to do when your spouse is using pornography. With the advent of the internet, pornography has become an increasingly common […]
How to Fix a Sexless Marriage: Dealing with the Root of the Problem
If you’re living in a marriage without intimacy, no doubt you are focusing on how to fix a sexless marriage. However, trying focusing on the absence of sex in your marriage as the problem is not productive without tackling the general relationship problems that exist. It is not going to work. We talk about exploring […]