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July 8, 2022
What if my spouse won’t come to counseling?
Marriage Counseling | Imago Couples Therapy | Marriage Restoration
What if my spouse won’t come to counseling?
What if my spouse won’t come to counseling? Whether it’s due to previous failed attempts or your partner is just not interested in working on things in counseling, it’s a challenge to work on a relationship with a partner that is not interested. Try these 4 ways to get your spouse on board with you […]
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June 28, 2022
Can a Joint Bank Account Make Your Marriage Better & Last Longer?
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Can a Joint Bank Account Make Your Marriage Better & Last Longer?
The decision of whether to have joint or separate bank accounts should always be a mutual one. However, it can be a point of contention for couples who don’t agree, couples with vastly different income levels, and one income families with a stay-at-home parent. You’ll have no problem finding supporters and detractors for either approach. […]
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June 27, 2022
Are trial separations a good idea? Do trial separations really work?
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Are trial separations a good idea? Do trial separations really work?
Therapists often recommend doing a trial separation from each other to see if absence can make the heart grow fonder for couples that are going through a lot of conflict. But is this recommendation a good idea? Do trial separations really work? In this podcast episode below, we discuss three reasons why trial separation may […]
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May 30, 2022
4 Ways to Enjoy Better Communication in Marriage for Better Connection: Are You Making These Communication Mistakes?
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4 Ways to Enjoy Better Communication in Marriage for Better Connection: Are You Making These Communication Mistakes?
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May 20, 2022
How to Keep Curiosity & Spontaneity in Your Marriage (And Why It Matters)
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How to Keep Curiosity & Spontaneity in Your Marriage (And Why It Matters)
Most of us are aware that the honeymoon phase in relationships doesn’t last forever. The good news? It doesn’t have to! You and your spouse can enjoy life together in a loving relationship without experiencing the blinding enamor felt in the honeymoon phase. The goal of this article is to explain why keeping a sense of curiosity […]
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May 17, 2022
4 Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know Before Starting Couples Counseling
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4 Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know Before Starting Couples Counseling
If you’re thinking about going to marriage therapy there are a few things your counselor wants you to know before you begin. The reason your future counselor wants you to learn these things is simple; knowing them will help prepare you for counseling so that you can both make the most of it. Whether a major […]
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March 25, 2022
Making Your Relationship a Safe Haven: Ideas to Help Lean On One Another During These Challenging Times
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Making Your Relationship a Safe Haven: Ideas to Help Lean On One Another During These Challenging Times
All of us face stressful seasons in life. But lately, things have seemed especially challenging for just about everyone. World conflict, financial and economic uncertainty, health and safety concerns. Whether directly or indirectly, these problems are impacting lives throughout the world. It’s times like these that our relationships become all the more essential. We lean on […]
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March 22, 2022
Fantasizing About Not Being Married to Your Wife or Husband? Explore Why & Other Signs That It’s Time to Consider Therapy
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Fantasizing About Not Being Married to Your Wife or Husband? Explore Why & Other Signs That It’s Time to Consider Therapy
Don’t wait to get help with your marriage, especially if your relationship has become so unhappy that you’re thinking about what it would be like if you were not married to your spouse. Our colleague, psychologist and relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman, once observed that it takes couples an average of six years1 of unhappiness before […]
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March 10, 2022
My Husband Treats Me Like I Don’t Matter: How Can I Earn His Love & Respect?
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My Husband Treats Me Like I Don’t Matter: How Can I Earn His Love & Respect?
When our spouse doesn’t value our input or opinions it can feel like you’re all alone in the world. If your husband isn’t expressing the love and respect that you expect it’s time to think about how this could affect your long-term well-being. Once you’ve come to terms with the ill effects this could have […]
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March 2, 2022
A Financial Inventory for Spouses: Questions to Ask Each Other About Money
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A Financial Inventory for Spouses: Questions to Ask Each Other About Money
Of all the variables that can affect the quality and closeness of our intimate relationships, money is one of the most powerful. But it’s not just about how much money a couple has—how each partner thinks and feels about money plays heavily on a couple’s financial and romantic future. In fact, money fights are one of the most common […]
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