04.062015August 18, 2015 The GiftBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication Ally wondered what birthday presents to buy for Billy, her partner Tom’s son, whose ten year old birthday was in a few months. She often...
28.052015August 18, 2015 This is What I ThinkBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Relationship CounselingTags Advice, Commands, Communication, Perspective People don’t like to be told what to do. In relationships, partners don’t like to be told what to do. If a partner asks for...
21.052015August 18, 2015 The MoveBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage CounselingTags Communication, Feelings, Listening Ross and Debbie moved from out West and were deciding whether to return. Ross said, “I told you I appreciated you moving out here.” Because...
18.052015August 18, 2015 It’s Not a Big DealBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Listening “It’s not a big deal.” This is not an uncommon statement in couples therapy (more frequently expressed by men), however the statement is a big...
14.052015August 18, 2015 The ShowerheadBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage CounselingTags Commands, Communication Tom and Alicia were rehabbing a bathroom and needed to decide on the fixtures. Alicia shared the plumber’s suggestion of showerheads and Tom researched the...
30.042015June 8, 2015 What’s WrongBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Criticism “What’s wrong?” These two words reveal the importance of tone of voice in communication. In a caring tone of voice, the words will be experienced...