How to make friends Whether you have just moved to a new place, you are an introvert who wants more friends, you feel socially awkward so you don’t have friends, or for whatever other reason you might be looking to meet new friends, here are some tips that I have gathered over the 20+ years
Relationship Tip: Who should I call for advice when I am arguing with my partner? Many people will have a falling out with their partner and will be surprised at the “person they have become”. Oftentimes, this is who your partner is going to for help. Are they going to a trusted friend who
6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. When your ADHD spouse continually says they will do something (like chores) and then they don’t do it, the frustration experienced by spouses of ADHD people can be build up to an unmanageable level. Often spouses feel like their ADHD spouse is a liar or lazy,
Communication help: How to communicate without arguing with my partner? A lot of couples don’t realize that they can communicate without arguing, even over passionate and important topics. Arguing usually involves a harsh tone, derogatory/hurtful language, or raised voices which is not good for your partners self-esteem (or for your own self-esteem). You can
How to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach. Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced by hurried texts, emails, and instant messages. While digital communication is great for some purposes, it doesn’t positively impact your brain and nervous system in the
Is stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. How to manage stress so it doesn’t ruin your relationship: What is stress? Stress is your response to unpleasant situations when you are faced with something that you fear or
Advice from a therapist in Long Beach re: Lesbian Bed Death
6 tips to spice up a lesbian relationship (how to overcome lesbian bed death) I am a therapist in Long Beach specializing in couples counseling in lesbian relationships. If you want to contact me to ask questions or set up a therapy appointments, you can text/call: 562-310-9741. One thing to remember is that our
Number One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach One of the most important communication tools for a relationship: I have been in the therapy field for 30 years and witness a lot of avoidable arguments that stem from a well-meaning person reading the situation all wrong. This is a typical argument that
Why is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”? As a licensed therapist, I have the privilege of helping my clients navigate the issues within their relationships. One issue that comes up a lot is when one partner expresses a desire to break up, and the other partner is left
