During a couples counseling session, Jeff said to Ali, “I love you as you are.” Jeff was occasionally mean to her and sometimes disconnected, but...
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10.042019April 3, 2019
I’m Sorry
Apologies help heal conflict. There are different levels of apologies and each level described below becomes more effective. Level 1: “I’m sorry.” This is the...
03.042019April 3, 2019
Bring Your Stuff
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Conversation, Marriage Counseling
I have a client who routinely shares with others that she’s in marriage counseling. She wants to break down the stigma of counseling by talking...
20.022019March 2, 2019
Who’s Right?
I was in the process of concluding marriage counseling work with a couple. When this couple first came to counseling, they struggled over small issues,...
13.022019December 13, 2018
Between You and I
Carol has two sisters, and they are all close. The three of them share their lives, including talking about their husbands. Carol’s husband, Owen, takes...
05.022019December 13, 2018
Before it’s too Late
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Attentive, Infidelity, Trust
The couples most likely to succeed are imbued with trust. Individuals trust that their partner won’t hurt, neglect, or betray them. Last Monday, I had...
30.012019December 13, 2018
Leave the Jerk
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, Negative Relationships
When a person is struggling in their relationship, there is a tendency to talk to friends and family about the negative aspects of their partner....
23.012019December 13, 2018
Challenging Times
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Affairs, Betrayal, Connection, Depression, Reviving Love
Bridget and Ed ended up in my office because Bridget had an affair. Ed was shocked because it seemed so out of character for Bridget....
16.012019December 13, 2018
A Problematic Thought
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Judging, Negotiating
Justin and Anna were struggling over the weekend. Both have active professional lives, in addition to tending to their kids on the weekend. They struggled...
09.012019December 13, 2018
Baby on the Way
When Ali and Frank first came to couples counseling, they were contemplating marriage and children. Ali really wanted to be married and Frank was hesitant....