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From Who He Is NOT To What She Deserves

Over the past year, there have been many meaningful—and at times painful—conversations with my daughter about how the partner she chooses will shape the life she is building. These…

One Thing You Can Do, Today, To Strengthen Connection

So many times, when things are hard in a relationship, anything you do can feel dangerous. Smiling or not smiling, replying or not replying… every decision feels like it…

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…