25.022026January 14, 2026 Gradual ChangeBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Disconnection, Infidelity, Neglect, Recurring Patterns There is a parable that says if you toss a frog into a pot of boiling water, it’s going to feel the intense heat immediately,...
11.022026January 14, 2026 LoopedBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accountability, Alcohol Use, Blame Loops, Recurring Patterns Jeff and Abby are struggling. Abby is absorbed by her demanding job and tending to their young children. Jeff is personally struggling and using alcohol...
21.012026January 14, 2026 Rewriting HistoryBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Dismissiveness, Recurring Patterns, Repairs When women want to address unfinished issues from the past, it’s not uncommon for husbands to say, “It’s in the past.” However, the comment is...
10.052023March 28, 2023 Foundational IssuesBy Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Finances, Foundation, Recurring Patterns, Spending Most couples start couples counseling, wanting to talk about their last fight or blowout, but Patrick said he didn’t want to do that. He wanted...