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Guessing Games Don’t Build Connection

Why asking for what you need is a strength, not a weakness Have you ever found yourself feeling hurt or disappointed that your partner didn’t meet a need you…

From Surviving Love to Co‑Creating It

What Imago Taught Me About Real Connection For 25 years, I was married to an active alcoholic. I spent so many nights believing that if I just found the right…

The Power of the Pause

Why slowing down just for a moment can change everything Ever blurt something out and immediately wish you could hit rewind? You’re not alone. When we feel triggered, our…

Appreciation Resets Connection

One small shift that can help you come back together faster Ever find yourself stuck in a bad vibe with your partner,  even after the argument is technically over?…

Keeping the Love You Find: A Holiday Invitation to Heal How You Love

The holiday season has a way of shining a light on our deepest longings. Twinkling lights, C music, family gatherings, matching pajamas, social media posts filled with “perfect” couples…

Make the Repair Overt

We all mess up in relationships. We say something sharp. We go silent. We roll our eyes without meaning to. And sometimes, even when we don’t intend it, our…

You’re Not the Same Person — and That’s a Good Thing

Why your differences might be the doorway to growth One of you wants to talk it out right now. The other needs time to process. One of you thrives…

Connection Is a Full-Body Practice

What your body might be saying — even when your words sound nice We’ve all been there: trying to say the “right” thing in a hard conversation… but our…

Healing Wounds Your Family Won’t Name

Rewriting Your Story After Thanksgiving When Thanksgiving Leaves You Empty Thanksgiving can carry such a tender ache when you grew up in a family where love and secrecy lived…

The Power of Validation

Why your partner’s perspective doesn’t have to match yours to matter In the Imago Dialogue, every conversation begins with an invitation: I’d like to invite you to come into…

What Type of Eater Are You?

The Eating Season is Now! Most of us have a particular way of eating—an unconscious style that shapes how we think about food, how we make choices, and how we feel…

Don’t Forget to Play

The power of lightness, laughter, and shared joy in your relationship We often focus on the hard work of relationships: the communication tools, the healing, the self-awareness, the deep…