
Can a Marriage Relearn Touch?
Pinny Roth, LCSW-C, explores rebuilding emotional safety and closeness in marriage through gentle connection, honest communication and professional support.
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Richard “Pinny” Roth, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker and couples therapist based in Silver Spring, Maryland. He writes WJJ’s Pinny for Your Thoughts column on love, connection and emotional well-being. His work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy and training with George Faller, helping couples understand emotional patterns, communicate their needs and build connection. He earned his master’s degree at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is a Maryland board-approved social work supervisor.
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Pinny Roth, LCSW-C, explores rebuilding emotional safety and closeness in marriage through gentle connection, honest communication and professional support.
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Pinny Roth, LCSW-C, explains bids for connection in marriage, why humor can miss its mark, and how couples can respond with curiosity and understanding.
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