13.102021September 29, 2021 More Than RoomatesBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage CounselingTags Attraction, Criticism, Emotional Connection, Roommates, Sarcasm Katelyn described a transactional relationship with Jake. They managed a household together and raised children, but the relationship felt more like roommates. The romance and...
19.012016January 3, 2016 Can’t you Take a Joke?By Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage CounselingTags Criticism, Sarcasm Tom was making a joke. When Judy responded negatively, he said, “Can’t you take a joke?” Instead, Judy found Tom’s “joke” insulting. A joke is...