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Raffi Bilek
About
Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C is the Director of the Baltimore Therapy Center
where he works with individuals, couples, and families in person and online. His areas of specialization include infidelity, communication issues, domestic violence, and dating. Check out his quick Relationship Tips video series at http://bit.ly/relationship_tips.
where he works with individuals, couples, and families in person and online. His areas of specialization include infidelity, communication issues, domestic violence, and dating. Check out his quick Relationship Tips video series at http://bit.ly/relationship_tips.
Raffi Bilek is also listed in Best Marriage Therapists in Baltimore
Licensing & Certifications:
- Licensed
- License State: Maryland
- License Number: 19558, received
- LCSWC
Language(s) Spoken:
- English
My Articles
Adam and Eve represent the archetypal married couple, the ideal, happy pair who weathered adversity together and remained married for their entire long ...
My Videos
Communication is very important for a relationship. It helps the partners to understand each other better. Communication is effective only when correct...
When your partner complains about a mistake that you had made, accept it and apologize for it. Do not try to defend yourself by accusing them back for...
When you have had a bad day and want to rant and whine about it to your spouse, ask them first. It is not reasonable to start whining straight away. They...
If something goes wrong in your household, do you immediately suspect that your partner had been responsible for that? That probably might be true but...
If your partner commits a mistake and comes to you to apologize then, you should be amicable and warm. You should show them that their apology made you...
When your partner shares something that had not been pleasant for them, lend a sympathetic ear. Validate their problems. Don't tell them what they...
If you have to tell your partner something important, then always ask them if they are ready to register it. In case, they are already busy with something...
When you want your partner to do something, then tell them that specifically. Don't say "we will do that thing". It can give them a false...
If you find your partner making deliberate efforts to make your relationship better, you should appreciate them. This will encourage them to continue making...
At dinner time when your partner gets up from the table to fetch something, have you ever asked them "while they are up" if they can get something...
When you find your partner struggling with something, you immediately try and think of a solution. You might even get an idea that can really help them....
There must be something that your spouse does that bothers or annoys you. But is that thing that big a deal that you drag your relationship through the...
We all get tired sometimes and mostly not on purpose. Exertion makes our body tired and there is nothing we can really do about that. If your partner tells...
When your partner shares a problem with you ask them explicitly if they want a solution. If they don't want solution just lend a sympathetic...
When you want to improve your body, you exercise and you feel the burn. Similarly in relationships if you want to grow you have to feel the pain. When...
Exuding anger and frustration can cause stress in relationships. When something makes you mad or bothers you, don't exude your mood on people around...
"It's okay to be upset - but don't let it spill out onto your spouse! Whenever you feel upset about anything, instead of refusing to acknowledge...
There is a massive gap between general male-female perspectives. Women like to talk about problems not necessarily seeking a solution. Whereas men talk...
When you are are annoyed about something and are in a bad mood, do not dump this negativity in your relationship. Tell your partner the reason of your...
Expert Raffi Bilek talks about gender generalization and explains how men are goal oriented and women are process oriented. This is a major generalization...
Sometimes we get mad at our partners and expect them to know what has been bothering us. Well in most cases, our partners are unaware of the reason. We...
Do you get angry when your partner commits errors? But at that time if you remember good things about them, it can help you cool off. This practice can...
Marriage is not a competition and keeping scores is certainly not good for a relationship. Don't count the number of times each partner does a chore....
Common belief is that the word 'Thank You' is unnecessary in close relationships. However this is far from the truth. This word is essential for...
What should you do when your partner makes a mistake that you would never make? Say, your partner forgets to keep their plates on the sink that you could...
When your partner commits a minor error like spilling coffee on the table or misplacing keys or bills, don't get mad. Everybody makes mistakes and...
Most couples when they get into an argument; instead of solving the problem, they often try to "win" over. They dig out old issues of conflicts,...
Women are expressive and feel good when they share their problem with their partners. However sharing does not mean that they are seeking for a solution....
Regardless of whether it is your spouse or your children, stop and think before you are tempted to yell at anyone, about anything. Take your time, cool...
