Colin and Lauren had an awful relationship. Lauren initially described her relationship as toxic. She said it was unhealthy, dysfunctional, and included screaming and swearing....
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01.052019April 3, 2019
Conflict Averted
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Feedback, Reactivity, Responsiveness, Skilled Comments
Kelly was sharing something personal and Thomas rolled his eyes. Typically Kelly would say something incendiary, Thomas would bark back, then they wouldn’t talk for...
24.042019April 3, 2019
I Love You!
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Responses
Bob complained about Judy’s talking to him from another room. Since his hearing was declining as he aged, he needed Judy to talk to him...
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...
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...
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...