Gratitude is important in any relationship, but particularly between couples. One of the most common challenges that couples face is a lack of appreciation and gratitude for their partner. When you first meet your partner, you can’t believe how lucky you are, how sexy they...

Thanks to Hollywood, many couples have been led to believe the secret to reconnecting and rekindling the passion is through a Caribbean cruise, sports cars, or jewelry. But the reality is, once there’s a disconnect between partners, gifts and vacations simply won’t cut it. It...

When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one...

Even happily married couples can hit obstacles along the way. When this happens, couples can either go it alone and try to work through their issues themselves, or they can seek the guidance of a trained and experienced marriage counselor. While some couples feel their...

Grief is a deeply personal experience, yet its effects extend far beyond the individual. When loss enters a relationship—whether through the death of a loved one, a miscarriage, or another life-altering event—it can reshape…

It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon for…

We often grow up believing that love and connection should come easily—that once we find the right person, everything will fall into place. But the reality is that relationships, no matter how strong, require…

Today we at Revive have an ACTION PROMPT for you to practice at home! Going along with Amanda’s recent toolkit video, we wanted to blog about the tendency for couples to compare their relationships to friends and family members. We are so inundated these days...

Arguments can feel like emotional whirlwinds—frustration builds, words come out sharper than intended, and suddenly, you're defending yourself instead of truly listening. When tensions rise, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of blame, defensiveness, or rehashing past grievances. But what if…

Have you ever been talking about a fight and gotten so tired of the conversation going in circles that you'd rather just go back to all-out brawling?! Most couples have. Following very common conflicts, it's natural to want to prove your point, express yourself, and...

Amanda Berry shares tips on how to treat your significant other as a friend during your relationship.

We all know it is NOT easy to say you’re sorry. Couples therapy tends to be a safer place to express wrongdoing and to forgive, but even during a session reaching this type of vulnerability is really challenging for most people. We’re all human! It’s...