Statue of the Hoyts located near the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Massachusetts Most couples begin their relationship with a dream.A dream of how love will look and feel — ease, laughter, understanding, and a deep sense of being known. But real life often interrupts those dreams. Illness, stress, disappointment, or simply the daily wear of life can turn that dream upside down. When that happens, many couples feel something must be wrong.  Yet, sometimes what’s “

Dr. Jen explains the 5-minute date on Loveology.org It was a Thursday night. I had a full day of sessions, and dinner was a last-minute...

Have you ever seen a few cranes herd an alligator across a street? You gotta see this It’s an odd sight. The cranes—delicate, poised, and...

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The world is remembering the life and legacy of Pope Francis this week in April 2025. We at the Hope Project consist of counselors and...

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How to date your mate during the Christmas Rush

Many Christian individuals may invest in deepening their relationship with God by cultivating a practice of praying for His wisdom and guid

There is considerable research that has developed to show that positive prayer for your partner has effects both relationally and spirituall

Cultivate intimacy and communication in couple relationships through empathy, just like Forrest Gump

How to accept differences that are unlikely to change in a relationship. Apply to Marriage Counseling.

Understand your relationship, and it's history, using Bob Sternberg's triangular theory of love which creates 8 different types of...

Couple conflict is a circular pattern, and knowing how to stop the negative cycle is the key to a happy and healthy relationship You...

How to Reach Forgiveness as a couple

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by Nicole Urh, PsyD, Fellow of the Hope Project and Charis Institute We've all been there. The family is together for a summer BBQ, a...

How to End Couple Counseling Well

Sometimes we here at the Hope office get a call... we need couple therapy, and we need it now. When can get in for an appointment? Or we...