When we fall in love, it’s supposed to be forever. We meet the
person of our dreams and a magical transformation takes place within
us. We feel alive, whole, connected to the world and the people in it.
Then before we know it, that magical connection disappears! Where did
it go?
Imago Relationship Theory teaches
that romantic love, which you experience at the beginning of your
relationship, is the way our unconscious seeks to restore the feeling
of joyful aliveness we felt as a young child. We’re attracted to
people who emotionally resemble our primary caretakers, because we
unknowingly believe they can provide these emotional needs. We call
this “finding our Imago match”. Imago is the Latin word for image,
the subconscious image of our perfect partner.
However when we choose a partner who
is our “Imago match” they resemble both the positive AND the
negative qualities of our primary caretakers. It’s these negative
qualities that create confusion and disillusionment when we realize
that they are not able to meet our deepest emotional needs.
How Imago helps you rediscover the
relationship of your dreams
Imago Relationship Therapy will help
you become aware of the hidden agenda of romantic love, and to see
that the conflict in your relationship is a wonderful opportunity for
growth. The Imago dialogue provides a safe and supportive set of tools
to explore these deep issues with your partner. The emotional bond
initially created by romantic love is able to evolve into the
powerful, lifelong bond that is real love.
Imago provides you with some simple
tools which help you rediscover the relationship of your dreams!
