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...
25.052022April 22, 2022
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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...
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...
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...
02.032022February 2, 2022
Desperation to Joy
I’ve been meeting with Kirsten and Adam in couples counseling for a few months now. As they are progressing, Kirsten shared that they have moved...
26.012022January 25, 2022
Forgiveness
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Change, Disconnected, Dismissive, Forgiveness
I’m currently working separately with two couples in which the husband mistreated the wife. With one couple, the husband tended to be critical and dogmatic....
15.122021December 15, 2021
An Unwilling Participant
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Communication, Conflict, Disconnected
A man recently called me because he and his wife were having marital problems. His wife was refusing to come to marriage counseling, but he...
17.112021November 16, 2021
Lost in Translation
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Emotional Support, Needs
In our last couples counseling session, Sherry shared that she is still not getting her needs met, such as affection. She wants Dennis to ask...
13.102021September 29, 2021
More Than Roomates
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Attraction, Criticism, Emotional Connection, Roommates, Sarcasm
Katelyn described a transactional relationship with Jake. They managed a household together and raised children, but the relationship felt more like roommates. The romance and...