HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP. TIPS FROM A COUPLES THERAPIST IN LONG BEACH.
                     HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY 
RELATIONSHIP. TIPS FROM A 
COUPLES THERAPIST IN LONG 
BEACH. 
I find that a key to having a happy relationship is that couples 
have to be able to assume goodwill in the other person.  They 
have to be able to get to the point where they believe that the 
other person overall means well so that when they are arguing, 
they can see the whole person and not just the part of their 
partner they aren’t liking at that moment.
When you are upset or arguing with 
your partner, keep two things in 
mind.
✧What do you appreciate about them 
or what do they do for you? Maybe 
they have a kind heart, they can 
make you laugh when no one else 
can, they are really good to your kids, 
…. The list goes on.
✧What do they put up with from you? 
No one is perfect, and some partners 
can deal with those imperfections 
better than others. What does your 
partner put up with from you?  Do 
they do more housecleaning than you 
do, deal with your impossible 
parent(s), accept your quirks,  they 
don’t mind that you fart in your sleep, 
…… The list goes on.
When you are thinking of these things WHILE you are 
arguing, most likely your non-verbal communication (tone, 
body language, etc.) is going to be calmer and more 
inviting, which is more likely to elicit a better response 
from your partner.
If you live in California and are looking for a couple’s 
therapist to improve your communication in your 
relationship, please give us a call at Long Beach Therapy: 
562-310-9741.
Tips to finding a therapist if you live outside of California:  Due to licensing 
restrictions, since I am licensed in California, I can only see people who reside in 
California.  I often see people in other parts of the state through online 
teletherapy (such as zoom), but if you live outside of California, these are some 
tips in finding a therapist in your area.  If you are looking for an individual 
therapist in your area, try doing a google search on: “couples therapist near me” 
or type in YOUR CITY or state such as “couples therapist in California” or 
“couples therapist in Long Beach” (replace “Long Beach” and/or “California” 
with your city/state name).
Visit-https://longbeachtherapy.com/ or Call us on 562-310-
9741 now.