Is Facebook Reigniting Old Flames? Why Social Media Can Damage Your Marriage
When Facebook Feeds More Than Your Newsfeed It’s a familiar story: one innocent message turns into daily chats, old memories resurface, and before long, emotional lines are crossed. Social media was meant to connect us — but for many couples, Facebook is reigniting old flames and creating new fractures in their marriage. Here’s a real […]
You Can Be Right or You Can Be in Relationship: Politics is ruining my marriage!
Politics Is Ruining My Marriage: Can We Survive Different Beliefs? Have you ever thought: “Politics is ruining my marriage!” “My spouse and I can’t stop fighting about the election.” “Can a marriage survive political differences?” You’re not alone. Couples across the country are divided not just by politics, but by the way they handle disagreements. […]
Should Your Spouse Come Before Your Kids? Why Prioritizing Marriage is the Key to a Happy Family
When school starts, schedules fill up, and kids’ needs seem endless, it’s easy for your marriage to slide into the background. Many parents tell me they’ve become “co-managers of the household” and years later realize they’ve lost the spark that once kept them connected. But here’s the hard truth: if you consistently put your kids […]
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?
A Therapist’s Guide to Healing, Boundaries & Rebuilding Trust Discovering that your spouse has had an emotional affair is devastating. Unlike a physical affair, which may feel straightforward in its betrayal, emotional infidelity can cut even deeper — because it impacts the heart, connection, and trust at the core of your marriage. If you’re feeling […]
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.
Do You Inherit Your Parents’ Trauma? How Intergenerational Patterns Affect Your Marriage (and How to Break Them)
Many couples ask:“Why do I react this way?”“Why does my partner get triggered so easily?”“Are we repeating our parents’ marriage?” A growing body of research suggests that you may inherit emotional patterns, fear responses, and relational triggers from previous generations—and this can shape how you show up in your marriage today. But here’s the good […]
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 Real Marriage Retreat Review from Latin America
When couples begin searching for a marriage retreat, it’s rarely because things are going well. Most are exhausted, scared, and wondering the same thing: “Is there any hope left for us?”“Can a marriage retreat actually save our marriage?”“Are we too far gone?” Last month, I traveled to Latin America for a private marriage intensive with […]
Feeling Trapped by Marriage Stress? Why a Change of Scenery May Be the Breakthrough You Need
Many couples feel stuck in a cycle of irritability, tension, and constant triggers at home—especially when daily stress, parenting demands, and relationship exhaustion pile up at the same time. If you’ve been asking yourself “Why does everything feel so overwhelming lately?” or “Why are we always on edge with each other?”, you’re not alone. A […]
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? Why This Common Question Often Leads You in the Wrong Direction
Many people assume the question “Did I marry the right person?” happens only in the first year of marriage. The truth? I’ve counseled couples who are grandparents still struggling with this painful doubt. And while the question is extremely common, it’s also one of the most destructive questions you can ask. When your marriage feels […]
How to Reduce Fighting in Front of the Kids
(Practical Steps to Protect Your Child’s Emotional Safety & Communicate Calmly) When couples search for how to stop fighting in front of the kids, it’s usually because the conflict has escalated to a point where one—or both—parents feel guilty, overwhelmed, and scared about how it’s affecting their children. This is one of the most important […]
Can I Revive a Failed Marriage? (What Most Couples Don’t Know)
“Some Marriages Are Just Meant to Fail”… or Are They? When my daughter’s friend — whose parents recently divorced — came over for dinner, she asked me: “Isn’t it true that some marriages are just meant to fail? My parents tried everything.” Her question captures what so many adults secretly wonder: “Is my marriage beyond […]