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Dr. Max Riv
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Psychologist, Clinical Director , and Co-Founder of Love Discovery Institute
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Dr. Max Riv is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Love Discovery Institute in Coral Gables, Florida. He specializes in individual and couples therapy focused on communication, emotional growth, attachment dynamics, and relationship repair. Dr. Riv works with individuals and couples throughout Miami and across Florida.
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Oct 21, 2026 ∙ 12 min
Bullying vs. Teasing vs. Normal Conflict: How Parents Can Tell the Difference
Your child comes home from school quieter than usual. When you ask about their day, they shrug and say someone was being mean to them. Maybe a classmate made a joke at their expense, a friend excluded them from a game, or a group of kids laughed when they walked by. You want to help, but you're not sure what you're dealing with. Was it an ordinary disagreement? Were the kids just teasing each other? Or is something more serious happening?
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Oct 8, 2026 ∙ 10 min
Does TikTok’s “7-7-7 Relationship Rule” Actually Work? A Couples Therapist Weighs In
If you've spent much time on social media lately, you've likely encountered the 7-7-7 relationship rule. The concept offers couples a simple framework for keeping their relationship from disappearing underneath work, parenting, chores, and all the other demands of adult life. But does this approach actually work?
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Sep 17, 2026 ∙ 10 min
5 Things Reality Dating Shows Get Wrong About Healthy Relationships
Reality dating shows have turned other people's relationships into some of our favorite entertainment. The feelings we see may be genuine, but the circumstances are anything but ordinary.
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