Eric was a good provider. He operated efficiently at work and expected the same in his household. This dynamic created strife at home with his...
Archive for tag: Judgement
19.092018December 4, 2018
You’re Too Sensitive
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accusations, Insensitivity, Judgement, Sensitivity
“You’re too sensitive!” or “You’re insensitive!” are both accusatory statements. The recipient is likely to react or withdraw. Every individual falls somewhere along the continuum...
05.092018December 4, 2018
You Should
“Shoulds” are problematic in relationships. They indicate that a partner should act or not act in a particular way. If a partner doesn’t act accordingly,...
18.052017January 17, 2017
Fried Dough
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Excuses, Judgement
Diane asked Tom about his time with the kids at the Marshfield Fair and he mentioned that they got fried dough. Diane loved fried dough...
01.122015January 3, 2016
The Tarp
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Defensiveness, Escalation, Judgement
Cynthia was feeling stressed. Between work, kids and maintaining the home, there was never enough time. Her partner Ron sensed her strain and decided to...