The Imago was founded by Harville Hendrix, based on a collection of theories, as a method of creating ritualistic encounters between partners, in which the couple manages to transform frustration into requests and critisicm of the other into an invitation to visit their own world.

The Imago method is based on the understanding that in our childhood we "photograph" mental images about love and relationship, which lead us to choosing our partner for life. On a subconscious level we choose a partner who touches on our childhood wounds, therefore frustrating us again and again. When we awaken we realize that this is actually our invitation to meet with the places that hurt inside us, to grow and to heal. Then our partner becomes a source of healing for us.

Sitting in front of each other, looking in each other's eyes, holding hands, we can help ourselves to meet each other in a fresh and loving way.

 

For further reading: "Getting The Love You Want", "Keeping The Love You Find", Harville Hendrix.