by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have to say, as a Maximizer, I find it really hard to respond vs react. It takes a lot of effort to use conscious non violent communication skills that convey compassion rather than reacting (which tends to be the default mechanism that my brain goes to when feeling...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about something that happens in all relationships at one point or another – feeling frustrated with your spouse. Communicating Effectively Using Imago It’s perfectly normal. Whether it’s how many times each of you cook dinner over...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
What happens if your genuine attempt at saving your marriage – investing your time and money in traditional weekly couples’ therapy – actually exacerbates your relationship issues and makes things worse? This unsettling scenario is more common than...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
In marriages, the minimizer/maximizer dynamic describes how partners respond to stress and conflict: minimizers tend to withdraw, while maximizers seek engagement and expression. This difference in communication styles in conflict can lead to misunderstandings and...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The road toward true relationship intimacy can be a long and winding one full of curves, highs, and lows. The unconditional acceptance, reciprocal love and affection in a truly intimate marriage relationship is the ultimate prize worth fighting for. When the initial...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
In Part 1 of “Choosing Each Other Again: The Imago Way to a Conscious Marriage” we explored the crucial role of choosing your partner every day to maintain a strong and healthy relationship. We introduced how Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples...