Kathleen was unhappy in her relationship. She met Rob in her mid-twenties and they were now married with young children. She talked to the other...
11.032020January 14, 2026
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25.092019January 14, 2026
I Want To Be Like You
When I first started couples counseling with Bruce and Lauren, their 14-year-old daughter asked her mother, “Do you still love dad?” This was not an...
05.022019December 13, 2018
Before it’s too Late
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, 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...
23.012019January 14, 2026
Challenging Times
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Betrayal, Connection, Depression, Infidelity, 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....
24.102018December 13, 2018
Ma Belle
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Infidelity, Texting, Trust
Jacqueline noticed a text on Jacques’ phone. It was from Jacques’ platonic female friend from college. Since Jacqueline was feeling more curious than usual, she...
17.102018January 14, 2026
Affair Proofing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Boundaries, Infidelity
Affair-proofing a relationship has to do with creating boundaries in a relationship. Infidelity occurs when a partner crosses a line romantically, emotionally or physically. Individuals...
04.102017April 25, 2018
Crisis
Infidelity is sometimes the crisis that brings couples to counseling, but ultimately couples are working on their relationship in couples counseling. These couples often work...
04.052017January 14, 2026
Well, Maybe Not Every Relationship-Serial Infidelity
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Conflict, Disconnected, Infidelity
Helping couples recover from physical or emotional affairs is unfortunately standard work in couples counseling. Most affairs occur when couples disconnect due to conflict and...
20.042017September 19, 2024
Well, Maybe Not Every Relationship-Physical Aggressiveness
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Battering, Escalation, Infidelity, Intimidation, Physical Aggressiveness
Couples deserve to succeed, but there are certain types of relationships that are unlikely to be successful. These relationships involve: battering, active alcohol or drug...
09.022017January 17, 2017
Honestly – Part 2
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accountability, Dishonesty, Honesty, Infidelity
Individuals committed to complete honesty makes them more accountable for their behaviors. People don’t want to share uncomfortable or embarrassing behaviors, therefore they are more...