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June 17,2025

What Is the Imago — and Why Does It Matter...

Imago is Latin for “image.” In Imago relationship therapy, the Imago is the unconscious image...

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May 10,2025

Improve Communication with the Couples Dialogue

Do you feel like your partner never really listens to you? Do they complain that...

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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...

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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”...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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