Tammy and Ben were making a lot of progress in couples counseling. They were addressing the disconnection that pervaded their relationship. Tammy talked about holding...
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25.052022April 22, 2022
Best Ever
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Communication, Conflict, Listening, Responses
Jayme and Steve are in their early thirties and have been married several years. They met through mutual friends when in their mid-twenties. I could...
18.052022April 22, 2022
Of Course I Love You
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Disconnected, Disengaged, Emotional Support, Responses
Anna said she was unhappy in her marriage—disinterested, disconnected and slightly checked out of her marriage. She said her needs were not being met in...
11.052022April 22, 2022
Leaning In
When wives feel emotionally disconnected for years, these can be some of the most challenging couples. For almost 7 years, negativity drove Amy and Paul...
04.052022April 22, 2022
Carrying The Load
I’ve been seeing Sal and Denise in couples counseling for quite some time. When they started, you could cut the tension with a knife. It...
27.042022April 22, 2022
No Way Around It
Will was a former client of mine who I used to see when I was still doing individual counseling. He was currently struggling with his...
20.042022April 19, 2022
Don’t Text and Argue
Don’t text and drive is a familiar refrain, especially for teenagers. The reason—it’s so dangerous. Texting about issues in a relationship is also perilous. Conversations...
13.042022April 12, 2022
Teachable
Erin and Tom were invited to a neighbor’s house for a dinner party. When they asked what to bring, the neighbors said not to bring...
06.042022February 2, 2022
Lines in the Sand
Carol and Dave are approaching retirement and are trying to figure out where to live. Their adult children are settling down and having kids themselves....
30.032022February 2, 2022
I Love You But I’m Not In Love
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Communication, Detachment, Disconnected
“I love you but I’m not in love with you” is a familiar refrain in couples counseling. This comment can create anxiety for a partner...