When wives feel emotionally disconnected for years, these can be some of the most challenging couples. For almost 7 years, negativity drove Amy and Paul...
11.052022April 22, 2022
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27.042022April 22, 2022
No Way Around It
Will was a former client of mine who I used to see when I was still doing individual counseling. He was currently struggling with his...
30.032022February 2, 2022
I Love You But I’m Not In Love
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, 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...
26.012022January 25, 2022
Forgiveness
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage CounselingTags Change, Disconnected, Dismissive, Forgiveness
I’m currently working separately with two couples in which the husband mistreated the wife. With one couple, the husband tended to be critical and dogmatic....
15.122021December 15, 2021
An Unwilling Participant
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, 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...
27.102021September 29, 2021
Sharing Struggles
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples CounselingTags Burdens, Disconnected, Stress, Vulnerability, Withdrawal
Kurt is struggling at work. His job is eventually being transferred overseas. To keep him in his job during the transition, he accepted an attractive...
09.062021September 29, 2021
Grim Reality
Normally I share stories about successful couples, but this story is about a couple who may not make it. I think we can also learn...
21.102020October 20, 2020
Lost and found
Amy and Julian were married for over three decades. They were quite disconnected and questioned whether to continue the marriage. The kids were adults now,...
14.102020September 9, 2020
Erosion and Explosions
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Connection, Disconnected, Erosion, Obstructions
Some couples gradually lose their connection with each other—erosion. This tends to happen with more established couples when the stresses of life, e.g., work or...
16.092020September 9, 2020
Confronting Faults
Sharon and Bob were feeling distressed about moving. When Sharon vented her stress, Bob thought her irritation was being directed toward him. Bob turned toward...