Category: Relationship Issues

How To Find A Partner

How To Find A Partner I have been doing couples therapy in Long Beach long enough now to know that many people end up talking to me because they really didn’t take the time to find the perfect partner before getting married. There are all sorts of issues that can be resolved to help save

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Is My Self-Esteem To Blame For My Relationship Problems?

Is My Self-Esteem To Blame For My Relationship Problems? There are countless reasons why people seek out couple’s therapy in Long Beach, and if you have been in a troubled relationship in the past, you are probably well aware of the most common of these reasons. Infidelity, money issues, and sexual problems are pretty high

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How to Stop Fighting with Your Spouse

How to Stop Fighting with Your Spouse Before reading, please know that if you are in a domestic violence relationship, these suggestions can actually hurt you.  Please read my blog post about domestic violence and my blog post about handling your partners anger. It is NEVER okay for your spouse to abuse you, call you

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Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage

Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage Getting Love and Romance Back Into Your Marriage (my partner is my best friend without benefits..how to get love back) Your wedding day is supposed to be the first day of your “happily ever after” fairy tale story, but the rising divorce rates show that for many,

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Valentine’s Day Tips From A Couple’s Counselor in Long Beach

Valentine’s Day Tips From A Couple’s Counselor in Long Beach Valentine’s Day is a day for those who are in love, but pressures to make the holiday perfect can affect anyone.  Here are some tips on getting through the day, regardless of your relationship status.   1) If you’re single Valentine’s Day can be difficult for

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Creative Negotiation for a Stronger Relationship

Creative Negotiation for a Stronger Relationship If you’re lucky, you have a lot in common with your partner, but it’s a given that you won’t always see eye to eye. Creative negotiation can help the two of you reach a solution that you can both be happy with. Many people fear negotiating and, as a

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Surviving Valentine’s as a Single Person

Surviving Valentine’s as a Single Person If you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone this year, you may be experiencing loneliness and depression as a result. It doesn’t matter why you’re single, or how long you’ve been single, or even if you’re single by choice, Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, and without one, it can

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How to Recover When Your Partner Has An Affair

How to Recover When Your Partner Has An Affair Finding out that your partner has an affair is a very difficult experience. It is often one of our worst fears; that our partner gets sick, gets hurt, or has an affair. People often come into therapy describing it as disgusting and extremely disappointing. All that

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