Helen, who is writing this chapter, begins with: “The brain can be divided into two parts: the lower brain, which we call the Crocodile; and the higher brain, which we call the Owl.” (p.100) Years ago, in my book Dream Relationship, I began with a similar concept: “Safety: the key to a great relationship. The […]
Romantic Love is a Trick
The First Chapter in Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt’s book Making Marriage Simple 10 Relationship Saving Truths is entitled Romantic Love is a Trick. They take turns writing the chapters – this first chapter, Romantic Love is a Trick, is by Helen and I would dare say, is the key insight of Imago […]
Celebration of Love
This month we are bombarded with ideals of romance. Grand gestures, extravagant displays of affection and expensive dinners seem to be the way to share your love. But is that what really fuels LOVE in our relationships for the rest of the year? Over our 30 years of working with couples, we have a different […]