---
title: Imago Relationships Blog Helps Build Healthy Relationships  | Breaking Habits
description: Breaking Habits | Gain relationship perspective from Imago Relationship Professionals with expert advice on divorce-proofing your marriage or partnership, busting male sexuality myths, fighting over money, creating healthy relationships, recovering from an affair, creating a healthy family legacy, creating a harmonious home and more.
---

[![Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/hubfs/IMAGO-Logo_Color-RGB.svg "Imago Relationships North America")](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/)

- [Donate](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/donate)
- [Blog](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)
- [Contact](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/contact-us)

<https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/site-search>

- <https://www.instagram.com/imago_relationships/>
- <https://www.facebook.com/imagorelationshipsnorthamerica>
- <https://www.pinterest.com/imagorelationshipsNA/>

<https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/tag/breaking-habits#tm-mobile>

[![Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/hubfs/IMAGO-Logo_Color-RGB.svg "Imago Relationships North America")](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/)

- [Professionals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals) 
    - Training & Education
    - [Certification Training](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/imago-certification-training)
    - [Educational Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imagoinsights-education)
    - Resources
    - [About Imago](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Become a member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
- [Couples and Individuals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals) 
    - Services
    - [Therapy](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-therapy)
    - [Workshops](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-workshops)
    - [Facilitation](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/facilitation)
    - Resources
    - [Common Questions](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/common-questions)
    - [Relationship Quizzes](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/relationship-quizzes)
    - [Relationship Tips](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice)
    - [Imago Blog](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)
- [About](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna) 
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/diversity-inclusion)
    - [Donate](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/donate)
    - [Become a Member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
    - [About Imago](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)
    - [Imago Around the World](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/around-the-world)

- [IRNA Members](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/dashboard) 
    - Member Account
    - [Member Dashboard](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/dashboard)
    - [Resource Library](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/downloads)
    - Training & Education
    - [Educational Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/imagoinsights-education)
    - [Consultation](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/consultation)
    - [Advanced Training](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imago-clinical-training)
- [Sign In](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/member-login?loginredirection=491)

[Donate](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com//about/about-imago#irna-donate)

- <https://www.instagram.com/imago_relationships/>
- <https://www.facebook.com/imagorelationshipsnorthamerica>
- <https://www.pinterest.com/imagorelationshipsNA/>

- [IRNA Members](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/dashboard) 
    - Member Account
    - [Member Dashboard](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/dashboard)
    - [Resource Library](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/downloads)
    - Training & Education
    - [Educational Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/imagoinsights-education)
    - [Consultation](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/consultation)
    - [Advanced Training](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imago-clinical-training)
- [Sign In](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/member-login?loginredirection=491)

[![Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/hubfs/Imago%20Logo%20Files/IMAGO-LogoMark.png)](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)

- [Professionals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals) 
    - Training & Education
    - [Certification Training](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/imago-certification-training)
    - [Educational Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imagoinsights-education)
    - Resources
    - [About Imago](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Become a member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
- [Couples and Individuals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals) 
    - Services
    - [Therapy](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-therapy)
    - [Workshops](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-workshops)
    - [Facilitation](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/facilitation)
    - Resources
    - [Common Questions](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/common-questions)
    - [Relationship Quizzes](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/relationship-quizzes)
    - [Relationship Tips](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice)
    - [Imago Blog](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)
- [About](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna) 
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/diversity-inclusion)
    - [Donate](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/donate)
    - [Become a Member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
    - [About Imago](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)
    - [Imago Around the World](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/around-the-world)

# Imago Relationships Blog

### About the blog

The Imago Relationships Blog features content from our team of professional therapists, workshop presenters and facilitators who are passionate about helping you discover a new way to communicate and love your life.

[![top-relationship-blog\_2025](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/hubfs/top-relationship-blog_2025.png "top-relationship-blog_2025")](https://bloggers.feedspot.com/relationship_blogs/)

### Subscribe to Imago Relationship Blog

## [Tips on How to Create a Relationship Vision with your Partner](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-create-relationship-vision-0)

 Posted by  
[Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/imago-relationships-north-america)

March 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM

 1 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-create-relationship-vision-0#comments-listing)

## [New Year's Resolutions to Curb your Light Addictions From the Pandemic](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/new-years-resolutions)

 Posted by  
[Stacy Bremner, MA, RP, Registered Psychotherapist.](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/stacy-bremner)

January 6, 2021 at 6:00 AM

 3 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/new-years-resolutions#comments-listing)

## [5 Tips for a Happy Second Marriage Later in Life](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/happy-second-marriage-tips)

 Posted by  
[Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/mary-kay-cocharo-lmft)

September 23, 2020 at 12:00 AM

 3 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/happy-second-marriage-tips#comments-listing)

## [How to Recover From a Breakup](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/how-to-recover-from-a-breakup)

 Posted by  
[Evie Shafner, LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/evie-shafner-lmft)

September 11, 2020 at 6:00 AM

 3 minute read

 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/how-to-recover-from-a-breakup#comments-listing)

## [How to Get Out of a Relationship Rut - Tips to Help](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-to-get-out-of-a-relationship-rut)

 Posted by  
[Evie Shafner, LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/evie-shafner-lmft)

August 26, 2020 at 12:00 AM

 3 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-to-get-out-of-a-relationship-rut#comments-listing)

## [Personal Boundaries: Has Your Partner Crossed the Line?](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/types-of-personal-boundaries)

 Posted by  
[Paula Smith, Ph.D., MFT, M.Div., Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, and Workshop Presenter](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/paula-m-smith-m-div-m-a-mft-certified-imago-therapist-advanced-imago-clinician)

August 7, 2020 at 6:00 AM

 4 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/types-of-personal-boundaries#comments-listing)

## [Playing the Blame Game in Your Relationship? Stop the Defensive Pattern](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/the-blame-game-in-relationships)

 Posted by  
[Stacy Bremner, MA, RP, Registered Psychotherapist.](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/stacy-bremner)

July 10, 2020 at 6:00 AM

 6 minute read

 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/the-blame-game-in-relationships#comments-listing)

## [How to Rebuild Trust and Fall Back in Love](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-rebuild-trust-marriage)

 Posted by  
[Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/mary-kay-cocharo-lmft)

June 24, 2020 at 12:00 AM

 3 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-rebuild-trust-marriage#comments-listing)

## [Healthy Relationship Resources: Relationships in Recovery](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/healthy-relationships-resources-recovery)

 Posted by  
[Lori Karch, LCSW](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/lori-karch-lcsw)

November 9, 2019 at 7:00 AM

 4 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/healthy-relationships-resources-recovery#comments-listing)

## [How to Talk to Your Teenager Today](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/how-talk-teenager)

 Posted by  
[Evie Shafner, LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/evie-shafner-lmft)

October 19, 2019 at 12:30 PM

 3 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/how-talk-teenager#comments-listing)

## [How to Break Habits in a Relationship](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-break-old-habits)

 Posted by  
[Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/imago-relationships-north-america)

September 25, 2019 at 12:00 AM

 1 minute read

 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice/how-break-old-habits#comments-listing)

## [Protect Your Marriage - Avoid These 4 Harmful Behaviors](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/protect-your-marriage)

 Posted by  
[Christine Wilke, Ed.S., LMFT](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/author/christine-wilke-ed-s-lmft)

September 8, 2019 at 11:11 AM

 2 minute read

 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/protect-your-marriage#comments-listing)

[All posts](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/all) [Next](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/tag/breaking-habits/page/2)

[![Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/hubfs/IMAGO-Logo_Color-RGB.svg "Imago Relationships North America")](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/)

12172 South Route 47, #207  
Huntley, IL 60142

[info@imagorelationshipswork.com](mailto:info@imagorelationshipswork.com)  
(866) 960-1550

[mailto:info@imagorelationshipswork.com](mailto:info@imagorelationshipswork.com)

[tel:8669601550](tel:8669601550)

<https://www.facebook.com/imagorelationshipsnorthamerica>

<https://www.instagram.com/imago_relationships/>

<https://www.pinterest.com/imagorelationshipsNA/>

### Diversity and Inclusion

IRNA welcomes and aims to be enriched by all people and cultures.

[Learn More](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/diversity-inclusion)

### Outside of North America?

Imago networks can be found all around the world.

[Learn More](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-therapy?view=article&id=57&catid=10)

View Sitemap

- [![Imago Relationships North America](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/images/UI/IMAGO-LogoMark.png)](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)
- [Professionals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals) 
    - Training & Education
    - [Certification Training](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/imago-certification-training)
    - [Educational Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imagoinsights-education)
    - Resources
    - [About Imago](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Become a Member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
- [Members](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/dashboard) 
    - Member Account
    - [Sign In](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/member-login?loginredirection=491)
    - [Resource Library](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/downloads)
    - Training & Education
    - [Continuing Education](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/members/imagoinsights-education)
- [Couples and Individuals](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals) 
    - Services
    - [Therapy](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-therapy)
    - [Facilitation](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/facilitation)
    - [Workshops](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/imago-workshops)
    - Resources
    - [Common Questions](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/common-questions)
    - [Relationship Quizzes](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals/relationship-quizzes)
    - [Relationship Tips](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/relationship-advice)
    - [Imago Blog](https://blog.imagorelationshipswork.com/)
- [About](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna) 
    - [About IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-irna)
    - [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/diversity-inclusion)
    - [Contact](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/contact-us)
    - [Donate](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/donate)
    - [Become a Member](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/professionals/membership)
    - [What is Imago?](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about/about-imago)

- [Join IRNA](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/join-irna?profile_id=browse)
- [Sign in](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/member-login?loginredirection=491)

- [Site Search](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/site-search)
- [Advanced Search](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/advanced-search/advanced)
- [Location Search](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/search-results/listings?uid=3)
- [Therapists](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/therapists/advanced/5-certified-and-advanced-therapists)
- [Online Therapy](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/online-therapy/advanced/6-remote-therapy)
- [Workshops](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/event)
- [Online Workshops](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/online-event/advanced/7-online-workshops)
- [Facilitators](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/facilitators/advanced/4-facilitators-and-educators)
- [Locations](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/location)
- [Groups](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/group)
- [Profile](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/user)
- [Training & Webinars](https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/training-webinars)

Copyright ©2022 Imago Relationships North America. All rights reserved.