Julie and Dave came to me after Julie’s affair was discovered. Individuals who have affairs are not typically looking for an affair partner. The relationship...
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06.102016October 11, 2016
Constructive Criticism
There is no such thing as constructive criticism. In relationships criticism is actually destructive. If one is critical in a relationship, the individual is putting...
29.092016October 11, 2016
Choose Well
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags personalities
Problems are inevitable in relationships. The problems individuals deal with in their relationship depend on who they marry or commit to. Partners have unique personalities,...
01.092016July 21, 2016
She Makes Me a Better Person
Kate has an issue with Marc’s drinking. Marc’s a golfer and likes to drink with his buddies after golfing. Kate thinks his drinking is excessive—changing...
18.082016July 21, 2016
Love Languages
I recently read the book The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. This book has useful concepts for couples. Love languages are the ways...
11.082016July 21, 2016
Let’s Start Over
When a couple escalates, they are in conflict and unlikely to resolve issues. If a couple starts a conversation with a negative statement, the likelihood...
04.082016August 4, 2016
Just Be Kind
In Dr. John Gottman’s Love Lab, he discovered that happy, successful couples have a strong friendship system. The partners know each other’s world, feel fondness...
21.072016July 21, 2016
I Can’t Imagine…
Maryanne and Don were deciding whether to have a baby. Maryanne wanted badly to have children and Don was clear that he didn’t. This is...
30.062016May 31, 2016
The Sound Relationship House – Part 2
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Relationship CounselingTags Conflict, Positive Perspective, Positivity, Sound Relationship House
This is a continuation of last week’s blog regarding Dr. John Gottman’s Sound Relationship House. The fourth level of The Sound Relationship House is the...
23.062016May 31, 2016
The Sound Relationship House – Part 1
The Sound Relationship House is a model developed by Dr. John Gottman to help understand relationships. The three bottom layers of the house create a...