I first saw Kate and Steve a couple of years ago. Steve had a number of indiscretions that Kate was tired of. She was hoping...
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16.102019September 4, 2019
Face Value
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Lies, Mistrust, Trust
When someone is saying what they think or feel is true for them, I encourage couples to assume their partner is being truthful. If a...
05.022019December 13, 2018
Before it’s too Late
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, 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...
24.102018December 13, 2018
Ma Belle
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, 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...
07.022018May 30, 2018
Internal Trust
When we think about trust in relationships, we usually think about fidelity. Fidelity means the boundaries of the relationship are intact, i.e., there is loyalty...
12.052016March 29, 2016
Pacing and Spacing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Indiscretions, Timing, Trust
Joe had a long history of one night stands, which his wife Claire discovered a couple of years ago. Joe has been in individual and...
29.092015October 7, 2015
You’re Staring
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accusations, Communication, Defensiveness, Feedback, Indiscretions, Trust
Rob and Kaitlyn were pleased they addressed a trust issue since our last meeting. Rob told Kaitlyn that she was staring at one of his...
01.072015August 18, 2015
Affairs
Affairs can destroy marriages. Marriages can sometimes endure one affair, assuming the affair is dealt with effectively, but marriages rarely survive more than one affair....
11.052015August 18, 2015
The Wanderer
Matt recently retired; but began leaving the house, saying he was checking his Post Office box, but not returning for hours. Lisa wasn’t sure where...