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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...
02.012019December 13, 2018
I’ve Changed!
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Change, Communication, Language
Change is a crucial component of couples work. Couples counseling encourages partners to talk about what’s not working, so each person can change for the...
26.122018December 13, 2018
Like Roommates
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Conflict-Avoidant, Disconnected, Reconnect
Melissa and Alex described their relationship: no sex, no affection, little time together and a few conversations. Maybe they loved each other but certainly weren’t...
19.122018December 13, 2018
Shattered Glass
Gayle and Tony were having a holiday party and Gayle pulled out the china and crystal. Tony accidentally broke one of the glasses and Gayle...
05.122018December 13, 2018
The Missing Chromosome
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Emotional Support, Loneliness
Her mother’s death was the hardest event Kristin ever went through. Kristin supported her mother during her cancer treatments and missed her mother deeply. Although...
28.112018December 13, 2018
Unconscious
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Comments, Defensiveness, Offended
Tom was shopping with his wife Patty and pulled out his wallet to make a purchase. He saw another guy to his side and said,...
14.112018December 13, 2018
We Need to Tell the Kids we Did Everything
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Attention, Goals, Patterns
Andrea came to marriage counseling reluctantly. Her motive was to tell the kids that she had done everything possible before divorcing. She was currently separated...