We have been brainwashed about relationships: they are hard work – real love is romantic love – relationships don’t really work anyway, etc. and the statistics seem to support these conclusions. In Canada, something like 40% of marriages end in divorce and of the other 60%, many are in hot relationships where there is a […]
3rd Edition of Getting the Love You Want… by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt
Getting the Love You Want – Imago Relationship Therapy In 1988, Harville and Helen published the first edition of Getting the Love You Want, which has sold over 4 million copies. In 2018, they republished the 30th-anniversary edition of their book. Within that time frame, they have trained over 2500 Imago Relationship Therapists in 53 […]
Truth #10 – Your Marriage is the Best Life Insurance Plan
John Harville, a long time fan of Star Trek and specifically of the Vulcan, Mr. Spock, says it was Spock’s good bye blessing that inspired him: “Live long and prosper and let peace be in your land.” He then goes on to list any number of statistics showing that on average married people “are healthier, […]
TRUTH #9 – YOUR MARRIAGE IS A LAUGHING MATTER
Crystal Kotow-Sullivan Of course I am not a linear thinker…I wrote about rule number 9 last week and totally missed rule #8 which is “Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own”. With all the recent research in neuroplasticity, we know for sure that our brains are resilient and powerful, if we use them in […]
Truth #8 – Your Brain has a Mind of Its Own
Crystal Kotow-Sullivan Oh dear! I am late with this post. I have been thinking about several things this week. The Truth this week that marriage is a laughing matter is so true! We have to laugh together. John and I usually have a good laugh at least once a day! Wasn’t always like this. I […]
Truth #7 – Negativity is a Wish in Disguise
John Behind every negative thought (you are always late) is an unmet desire. And what is an unmet desire if not a wish? Think of a frustration you might have with your partner. What do you typically FEEL when your partner frustrates you in this particular way? Then, what do you typically DO when you […]
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