Communicating with your spouse doesn’t have to stink! (Video Series)
Communicating with your spouse doesn’t have to be so hard. And yet communication problems are the #1 biggest reported problem for most married couples. Truthfully, achieving healthy communication really is one of the hardest things to learn how to do well! Relationship communication coaching can help improve your emotional and physical intimacy so that […]
Can a married couple recover from infidelity?
Yes, if they want to. The key to a marriage surviving after infidelity is rebuilding trust. Ultimately, it all comes down to how much the couple wants the marriage to work and the effort both people want to make to save it. Infidelity is never an easy thing. It is extremely painful for the spouse […]
Gratitude Has a Powerful Effect on Your Marriage – Here Are 4 Ways to Cultivate It
Stay grateful—it’s good for your marriage. Hard to believe as it may be, learning to cultivate gratitude in your relationships and life has a powerful effect on people emotionally and physically. According to research, gratitude is scientifically linked to improved physical and mental health, an increased ability to handle adversity, and stronger healthier relationships. One 2015 study published […]
What is Financial Infidelity? 8 Signs to Look Out for (And What to Do About It)
It’s often said that conflict over money is one of the leading causes of divorce. And with nearly three-quarters of Americans experiencing financial worry right now, it’s reasonable to presume many marriages across the country are facing increasing strain and challenge. For some couples, money conflict can progress to a damaging situation known as financial infidelity. While financial infidelity doesn’t generally […]
We’ve got something BIG to reveal about our marriage…
We just had a pretty big realization about our 19 year old marriage. We need some time to put our thoughts together and share it with you. Stay tuned on our Facebook page to find out the big reveal or subscribe to our podcast to be notified as soon as the announcement hits. Boy oh […]
How The Marriage Restoration Project is Helping Couples Stay Safe at Home & Social Distancing
We’re Social Distancing Couples, we are here for you and while we’ve been always been working online with couples 1 on 1, we’ve made the decision to #stayathome and bring our famous group couples workshop to you online from the comfort of your home! We know it’s not easy at home and we are using […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 1 | Keeping Kids on a Schedule & Meditation
March 16, 2020 Our quarantine officially started yesterday, on Monday, March 16, 2020. We had actually quarantined ourselves voluntarily starting the previous Thursday because it seemed that we were sick with various flu, allergies, and colds. So this isn’t really day 1 and it feels like we’ve already been quarantined for a week! Managing Kids’ […]
10 Signs of Emotional Abuse You Should Never Ignore
What is Emotional Abuse? When you love someone, it can be hard to notice the warning signs that normally alert you to toxic and unhealthy behaviors. And even if you’re already worried about how you’re being treated, sometimes it’s tempting to minimize or “brush off” your concerns (which is actually something an emotionally abusive partner encourages—more on that in a […]
The Most Important Thing for a Healthy Marriage is NOT Conflict Resolution
It’s not wrong to say that effective conflict resolution will benefit a couple. But according to relationship expert and researcher Dr. John Gottman, conflict resolution isn’t the most important element to a successful marriage—friendship is. Keep reading to learn why having a good friendship with your spouse can help you succeed in the long-term, and how […]
10 Ways to Stay Connected When You Have a Newborn
Congrats! You’re parents now. That’s a big and beautiful change in any couple’s relationship that can take some getting used to. We’re giving you and your partner 10 ways to stay connected when you have a newborn. Don’t worry, it gets easier. Between the sleepless nights, division of baby chores, and dealing with all the […]
Why Does the Divorce Rate Decrease as Education Level Increases?
People who have a college education are less likely to get divorced than those who didn’t finish college. In fact, lower divorce rates have a direct relationship with a person’s level of education. A study1 by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics offers a theory that people with a higher level of education, and consequently […]
How Anxiety Affects Marriage & Relationships & Tips to Stop It
Anxiety affects family relationships, romantic relationships, and professional working relationships, and relationships with friends. Many people who experience anxiety do not know how far-reaching anxiety affects their relationships. Keep reading to learn about different types of anxiety, how they each affect relationships, and what you can do to minimize or stop it. Types of Anxiety […]
A Letter to Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Seattle, Washington Dear Jeff and Mackenzie, I imagine you are under a lot of pressure right now after tweeting your decision with MacKenzie to get divorce, especially with all of the speculation about what led to this come about. You’ve probably got a lot on your mind in terms of […]
Remaining Dates & Availability for 2020
Availability for 2020 If you don’t see two consecutive dates that work for you to schedule a private retreat and you would like to work with us, please call us to discuss your date preferences at 410-424-5864. January 1/2 January 5/6 January 15/16 January 19/20 January 22/23 January 26/27 January 29/30 February 5/6 February 9/10 […]