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...
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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...
23.032022February 2, 2022
Turning Point
Couples counseling primarily provides real time feedback to couples when they are communicating in session. Their newly learned skills eventually slip into their communication between...
16.032022February 2, 2022
At Fault Again
Ann and Jeff were sitting down for dinner when Jeff took a call from his father. His father was dealing with an urgent situation and...
16.022022January 28, 2022
No Big Deal
One of the comments couples can make is “It’s no big deal.” I find men more likely to make this comment than women. The problem...
02.022022February 2, 2022
Bestie
When I ask couples what’s attractive about their partner, I occasionally get the answer, he or she is my best friend. What characterizes best friends...
19.012022January 11, 2022
Sacred Space
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Connection, Listening
Erica and Elliott were making nice progress in couples counseling. Fewer negative incidents occurred in between our sessions. Erica wanted to work more on her...
12.012022January 11, 2022
Filtered Conversations
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Emotional Support, Listening
Amy and Jack reported that they had a four hour “unfiltered “conversation since their last couples counseling session. I knew unfiltered was not good, e.g.,...
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...