Is my wife really depressed? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Often times when I have a client who doesn’t understand their spouse’s depression, I explain it to them using the analogy of money. If your wife is depressed think of it as her having $20. If her friend invites her somewhere that
How do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I will be giving information to consider for not only gay kids, but for all kids. I get this question a lot from parents who have a child who is in the LGBTQ community. I always
How to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. When you’re in a relationship, little annoyances can lead to big arguments. While some things are definitely worth bringing up and trying to work through, there are some things that just aren’t that big of
Why do I have to ask my partners permission all the time Before you continue reading, it is very important for you to know that if you are afraid to talk to your partner because they yell at you, humiliate you, purposely embarrass you, make you feel stupid, or otherwise hurt you (emotionally or physically),
Do I have a phone addiction? I can’t answer in a blog post if you have an addiction or not, but if you feel like you have to look at your phone every time it pings or rings, please consider some of the below: Be Smart About Setting Cell Phone Boundaries for yourself While the
Ways to stand up for yourself without feeling bad We all have the right to stand up for ourselves and the things that we believe in, yet we often walk away feeling guilty in those moments that we do stand up for ourselves. Do we feel bad because we are questioning what we believe to
How to avoid bringing work stress in to your marriage If working was such a pleasant experience, there wouldn’t be quite so many jokes about just how awful Monday mornings are. If you had a job you loved that had no stress, you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog post. The harsh reality is that
How can I get my spouse to help me around the house? This is a very common complaint of married people. I actually was talking to another parent at my child’s school and had this actual conversation. She said that she gets mad because her husband never cleans the kitchen and that when she comes
I’m so annoyed with my partner!! What can I do? As much as you might absolutely adore your partner… There are just some things that really make your blood boil. It might be the food container put back empty (Who does that?), how they squeeze the toothpaste from the middle of the tube, or zoning
How to learn how to be a better person by watching a man….LOL The lol part was so women will actually read this blog post. First let me say that I believe that society influences men and women in different ways. Because many people frown at boys who play with dolls and girls who want
