Tag: Couples Therapy

The Secret to Lasting Love is Ten Love Languages

December 3, 2021
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I consider the five love languages, described by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book, The Five Love Languages, essential reading for all couples. Yet, something is missing. Read...

Healthy Relationships Start With Humility, Curiosity and Empathy

November 22, 2021
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To fully give and receive love in healthy relationships, you need three key ingredients: Humility Curiosity Empathy Humility is the soul – Curiosity is the...

How to Bring Back Romance in a Relationship and Prioritize Love Again

November 18, 2021
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When stress and the busyness of everyday life creep into your relationship, you may notice less and less time for attention and affection in your relationship. This...

Why is Couples Counseling Essential After Infidelity?

November 2, 2021
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Our expectations for the institution of marriage have changed dramatically in the last century. What once was an economic enterprise, an exchange of property made between...

The Top 10 Relationship Blogs in 2021 for Imago Relationships

October 23, 2021
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2021 has been a year full of change and challenges for many. We hope our expert-written Relationship Blogs, Relationship Tips, and Relationship Quizzes were there to...

Bids for Connection: Strengthen Your Love by Practicing These 3 Steps

October 19, 2021
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When children seek attention from their parents, they do so as what’s called a “bid for connection.” Sadly, many of us didn’t get our needs met as kids with the attention...

Do You Know The 4 Things That Destroy Most Relationships?

October 14, 2021
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When the love is deep, many couples feel their relationship will last forever. You and your partner both love one another deeply, and that will stand the test of time. ...

The Secret of Happy & Successful Relationships: Bids for Connection

August 15, 2021
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When I came home, I was often on the phone and would breeze through the family room as I waved to my husband. All the while, my husband would be looking at me with kind,...

How Do I Apologize to My Partner? (Changing Even If It’s Difficult)

July 27, 2021
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In my work with couples and my relationships, I find myself amazed at the ease and power an apology has to mediate a challenging relational moment and even put it to...

Romantic Relationships in the Workplace – How to Manage Attraction

July 8, 2021
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As our new normal begins to develop, many of us are concerned with re-entry into the real world. Going back into society may create feelings of anxiety and fear. As we...

The Tipping Point in Your Relationship – Asking for Help

June 30, 2021
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Do you know the classic parental statement: “Eat your peas, there are children starving in….?” There is a concept called the ‘parental discount’ which goes like this....

Racial Dialogues: Creating a Safe Place to Heal in Interracial Relationships

June 26, 2021
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People Heal When They Feel Seen and Heard My partner and I are aware that racism is systemic. Racism is a social and structural force that privileges whites over Blacks...