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Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project Astrology & Relationship Compatibility: A Kosher Astrology Guide for Couples Most couples eventually ask some version of:“Why do we fight about the same things?”“Why do we communicate so differently?”“Is this just who we are — or can we change it?” In this special episode of Can This Marriage Be Saved?, Rabbi Shlomo and Rivka Slatkin sit down with Yitzchok Pinkesz, author of Kosher Astrology, to […] The p...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project When Your Marriage Isn’t Working | How to Prevent Divorce (Podcast Episode) Divorce is one of the most life-altering decisions you’ll ever make. It doesn’t just affect you — it ripples through your children, extended family, finances, and even your identity. That’s why, before you file papers or emotionally check out for good, you owe it to yourself (and your partner) to have these 5 essential conversation...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project Can having kids ruin a relationship? What we WISH we would have known about having children and our marriage. Can having kids ruin a relationship? What we WISH we would have known about having children and our marriage. In this episode, we explore the immense strain that having children can place on marriages. With parents ranking as the most stressed adult population in the U.S., we dive into the challeng...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project [Podcast episode] What to Do When You and Your Spouse Disagree on Politics Key Takeaways Political differences in marriage don’t have to be make-or-break issues. Disagreements become destructive when they are handled with reactivity instead of curiosity. Learning to separate identity from ideology helps partners avoid personalizing differences. Respect, empathy, and boundaries are essential tools when spou...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project I have different priorities and goals than my partner. Do your couples goals not match?! It’s very tempting to think you aren’t on the same page anymore as your partner. Your goals and priorities are just too different. And that makes sense, after all, you might have some real disagreements about some hot button issues. 🔥🔥 ✅ Sometimes though, your goals ARE a match to your partners’ but there has […] The ...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project [Podcast Episode] Healing Relationship Anxiety & Generational Trauma Key Takeaways Why Anxiety in Relationships Runs So Deep We are wounded in relationships — often in childhood — and those wounds shape how we show up as adults. If our parents struggled with anxiety passed down from their own parents, they may not have been able to fully attune to our needs. This isn’t […] The post [Podcast Episode] Heali...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project [Podcast Episode] What Stage of Relationship or Marriage Are You In? Key Takeaways Why Understanding the Stages of Marriage Matters Every relationship evolves. Knowing which stage you’re in can: Psychologists like Harville Hendrix (Getting the Love You Want) and John Gottman (The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work) emphasize that relationships go through predictable phases. Couples who understand th...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project Can My Marriage Survive After Infidelity? How to Rebuild Trust. The Shattering Impact of Betrayal Few things shake a marriage like infidelity. Whether it’s an emotional affair, physical betrayal, or secret online connection, the effect is the same: a deep rupture of trust. Many spouses describe it as having the rug pulled out from under them — suddenly questioning everything they thought they knew about […...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project The Smart Couple’s Guide to Hiring a Marriage Counselor Who Gets Results Hiring a marriage counselor is one of the most important relationship decisions you’ll ever make—and not all therapists are equally equipped to help. Many couples unknowingly choose a counselor based on location, insurance coverage, or availability, only to discover that the fit isn’t right or the results are underwhelming. In this gu...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project Why Weekly Marriage Counseling Doesn’t Always Work (and What to Do Instead) When your marriage is struggling, the last thing you want is to spend months—or even years—sitting in weekly counseling sessions that leave you feeling stuck. Intensive marriage retreats offer a faster, more effective path to clarity. In just a few days, you and your spouse can uncover whether your marriage is salvageable and start...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project How to rebuild trust in a relationship after betrayal Listen to the episode below for insight into healing a relationship when trust is broken. The post How to rebuild trust in a relationship after betrayal appeared first on Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project.

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project What If My Spouse Won’t Come to Counseling? 4 Practical Steps to Try One of the most common questions we hear is: “What do I do if my spouse refuses marriage counseling?” It can feel discouraging when one partner is open to seeking help while the other is resistant. Maybe your spouse had a bad experience in the past. Maybe they don’t believe therapy works. Or maybe they […] The post What If My Spouse Won’...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project Are trial separations a good idea? Do trial separations really work? Podcast Episode with Rabbi Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin, Founders of The Marriage Restoration Project Are Trial Separations Good for a Marriage? Short answer: A trial separation may sound like a way to “reset” your relationship—but in most cases, it makes reconnection harder, not easier. As therapists, we’re often asked: “Should we try a trial ...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project 4 Ways to Enjoy Better Communication in Marriage for Better Connection: Are You Making These Communication Mistakes? Are you and your spouse struggling to communicate without fighting, shutting down, or feeling misunderstood? You’re not alone. Communication challenges are one of the biggest reasons couples feel disconnected in their marriage. The good news: communication is a skill you can learn — and when...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project The big reveal! Shlomo and Rivka struggle (and have struggled for 19 years!) with…[Podcast + Video Training] Listen to the podcast episode below to find out what we are struggling with! We’re currently working on a program on this topic. If you think our struggle resembles your own and you wish to learn more, watch the video below to get further help! How to Thrive as a Couple without Letting the Stress […...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project What to do if you’re bored with your marriage? [Podcast Episode] Boring Marriage Rivka: You might be listening on our podcast. Maybe watching a Youtube video. And whatever the case is today we want to talk to you about boredom in a marriage because we have a lot of readers writing to us things like, “I love my husband, and he’s such a great dad and he’s a […] The post What to do if you’re bored with your ...

Marriage Intensives & Online Counseling | Imago Therapy – The Marriage Restoration Project When your wife won’t speak to you. How to handle the silent treatment. (A therapist’s guide to understanding withdrawal, emotional shutdown, and how to reconnect) If your wife won’t talk to you—or you’re facing the silent treatment—you might feel confused, rejected, frustrated, or even panicked. Most men wonder: Should I give her space? Should I try harder to talk to her? Does this mean she’s done with me?...

Many of you feel like you're in a boring marriage. Trying to decide what to do about it- if you should stay or go. It's a huge decision to make and we don't want you to make it hastily. After all, your spouse is a lovely person. He may be a great dad or she's a great mom. And they love you. They just bore you.

Identify if you're a Turtle or a Hailstorm because once you do, all of the mixed emotions that you have about your partner will become clear as day!

Sometimes as seemingly simple as having fun is just not fun at all! Fun may bring up childhood trauma believe it or not and that trauma may tarnish the experiences that you are now TRYING to have with your current partner and children. Listen to discover more about your experience and relationship with FUN.

How to save a marriage when you're the only one trying does NOT include listening to SELFISH relationship advice that is commonly offered by friends, family, and even therapists. Listen now to find out what it DOES involve so that you can start winning your uninterested and distant spouse back ASAP.

If you're looking to win your spouse's heart back, you're in for a treat. This episode is applicable to all in that it includes ways to improve your relationship and to be a better spouse. If your wife wants a divorce or your husband wants a divorce, this is all the more important for you!

Marriage shouldn't be too complicated. And if it is, you need to simplify it. Here's how...

So many of you are searching for answers on what to do if you are married to a narcissistic husband or narcissistic wife. We provide those real, raw answers for you that will work to fix your marriage problems related to being married to a narcissist.