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Is It Okay for Couples to Sleep in Separate Rooms?
Some couples want to sleep in separate rooms, but wonder if that means something is wrong with their relationship. What do marriage counselors say?

Raffi Bilek
Mar 4, 20213 min read


Once a Cheater Always a Cheater – True or False?
Once a cheater, always a cheater? Or can someone who cheated truly change and build a trusting relationship. The answer may surprise you!

Raffi Bilek
Jan 26, 20214 min read


How to Get Your Spouse to Listen to You
Do you find yourself in repeated arguments with your partner? Sometimes over totally insignificant issues? Learn how to communicate in a way that your spouse can hear you out.

Raffi Bilek
Dec 22, 20206 min read


How to Handle the Holidays (COVID-style) with Your Family
The holidays this year will certainly look a little different. Read these tips on how you can maintain your boundaries for your health and safety around your family.

Raffi Bilek
Nov 19, 20203 min read


How to Communicate Better in Relationships
Do you have communication issues in your relationship? Do you often feel like you're just not hearing each other? You can learn how to communicate effectively!

Raffi Bilek
Nov 11, 202012 min read


Couples Counseling vs. Co-parenting – Which Do We Need?
Trying to decide between couples counseling or getting help with co-parenting? Here are some points to think about in making the decision.

Raffi Bilek
Oct 5, 20204 min read


Compassionate Listening
How can learning to listen change your relationships and change your life? Learn more from a national expert on compassionate listening.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Sep 2, 20203 min read


Is Stress Ruining Your Relationship?
How does stress affect relationships? And how can you protect your relationship from the negative effects of stress?

Baltimore Therapy Center
Aug 11, 20203 min read


6 Reasons Why People Cheat on Their Partners
Why do people cheat in relationships? Here's 6 reasons to consider - and only one of them has to do with a problem in the relationship itself.

Raffi Bilek
Jul 22, 20205 min read


How Do I Get My Spouse to Go to Marriage Counseling?
Thinking you need couples counseling, but not sure how to get your significant other on board? This post will help you figure out how to broach the question.

Raffi Bilek
Jun 26, 20208 min read


Common Objections to Marriage Counseling
For people who are reluctant to try marriage counseling, here are some common objections we hear and some different ways to think about them.

Raffi Bilek
May 25, 20205 min read


Don’t Apologize When You Make a Mistake (Do This Instead)
Is apologizing really the solution to the argument you had with your spouse or partner? In fact, it's probably not the best approach. What is?

Raffi Bilek
May 4, 20203 min read


How to Protect Your Marriage During Challenging Times
With the quarantining and social distancing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us find ourselves cooped up with our spouses and kids 24/7. How can you protect your marriage during this challenging time?

Raffi Bilek
Mar 26, 20204 min read


How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus Situation
<p>Let’s be real. This is, in the true sense of the word, unprecedented. We’re all a little anxious. We all know people who are in the higher-risk category. Many of us are facing a good […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Mar 17, 20204 min read


The Three Most Important Words in a Marriage (Its not what you're thinking!)
<p>If you’re really old school, you may be thinking that the title of this post refers to the quaint, genuine, and meaningful “I love you.” If you’re a little more modern, perhaps you’ve heard that […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Mar 2, 20205 min read
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