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April 10,2025

Improve Communication with the Couples Dialogue

Do you feel like your partner never really listens to you? Do they complain that you don’t talk to them...

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April 3,2025

Couples Quiz: Our Visions for Our Relationship

You feel like your partner isn’t being romantic enough. They feel like you criticize them too much.  When there's dissatisfaction...

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March 4,2025

The Mystery of Attraction

You've probably heard some people talk about their knees getting weak. Or being “drawn toward” someone. This kind of attraction...

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February 1,2025

How to Make a SMART Request of Your Partner

You know that relationships thrive (or wither) based on communication. You need to be able to ask your partner for...

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January 8,2025

Every Relationship Frustration Is a Goldmine for Growth

Been thinking more about couples therapy lately? When you’re in a long-term relationship, it’s a given that you’ll feel frustrated...

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December 6,2024

The Impact of Our Childhood on Our Adult Relationships

Imago philosophy says our earliest interactions with caretakers creates an "image" called the Imago. This image informs how we handle...

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February 12,2024

Keeping Romance Alive: Imago Relationship Stages in Mature Relationships

The first time you fell for someone, everything was raw and exciting – that whirlwind of attraction and newness. The...

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January 25,2024

Use the New Year to Set Intentions for Your Relationship

Everyone knows about New Year’s resolutions. Even if you don’t typically make your own, you’ve likely heard countless people talking...

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December 5,2023

Simple Tips to Deepen Emotional Intimacy After Having a Baby

“Becoming a parent is an amazing, wonderful, life-changing experience. You will never feel the same sense of love and responsibility...

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November 14,2023

How Maintaining Individuality Can Lead to a Long-Lasting Relationship

In the world of modern relationships, the idea of maintaining individuality within a partnership may seem counterintuitive. After all, aren't...

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