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Give Your Relationship a Fighting Chance: 23 Tips to Fight Fair and Effectively

May 1, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Marriage and Couples therapy and counseling

It goes without saying that even in the best of relationships, that there are going to be the inevitable conflicts. This is perfectly normal and natural. Sometimes our disagreements with each other can escalate into arguments, and we experience intense hurt, scared, and angry thoughts and emotions. When discussions turn into full-on ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: abuse, arguing, communication, conflict, couples, couples counseling, domestic abuse, Dr. Gary Brown, fight fair, fighting, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, marriage, relationship therapy, relationships

Navigating Fertility: 9 Practical Tips to Help You Cope

April 24, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

fertility, infertility, family, family planning, stress, anxiety, couples, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

Navigating the emotional issues that naturally occur during your fertility journey is not always an easy path – as an individual and as a couple. And you are definitely not alone, although it may feel that way at times. Fertility issues impact 1 in 8 families in America. The stress can be enormous. Not just the societal pressure to have a family ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: anxiety, conversations, couples, couples counseling, family, family planning, fertility, infertility, marriage, relationship therapy, relationships, self care, stress, support system

When to Stop Talking About Your Ex So You Can Move On

January 9, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

dating, break up, relationships, moving on, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

It's the beginning of a new year.  You and your ex broke up late last year, and one of your New Year's resolutions was to get over them so that you could move on.  The problem might be that moving on is turning out to be actually much harder than you thought it would be. Kimmy Foskett, a writer from Elite Daily, was doing an article on this very ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: break up, dating, divorce, Elite Daily, moving on, relationships

What To Do When Politics Are Wrecking Your Life

October 24, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, politics, DrGaryLATherapist

Recently Women's Health approached me and other therapists to contribute to an article they wanted to do on a very hot topic:  love and politics! If ever you find yourself in a sticky situation where you love and appreciate the relationship that you have with someone but really dislike their politics and the conversations that go with them, you ...read more

Filed Under: General counseling, Relationships Tagged With: conversation, politics, relationships, trump

What To Do If Your Partner Works Too Much

September 12, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Partner Works Too Much, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  “It may not be another woman, but it sometimes feels like it.” Are there late night texts, phone calls that are “just a quick minute” during meals, and long late hours at the office? I’ve had a number of female clients through the years express their sadness, frustration and even loneliness because they felt their husbands and partners ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Relationships Tagged With: career, change, communication, date night, goals, intimacy, love languages, make requests, priorities, relationships, stress, vision, workaholic

Having A Baby – Part 4: 12 Tips To Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born

August 1, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy

You’re exhausted, you’re not having sex (that may be the last thing on a new mother’s mind) and emotions vacillate wildly. Is this the blissful time you were expecting? And what about you, new dad?  How is your life changing now that you are a parent?  What do you need? If you’re concerned that you’re not yourself or feeling that maybe you’re ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: alone time, ask for help, baby, coping, date night, divorce, family, grace, gratitude, intention, intercourse, laugh, love language, loving kindness, make requests, marriage, me time, parenting, patience, perfection, relationship, sex, support

How Important Is Chemistry?

July 25, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

How Important is Chemistry? Dr. Gary Brown, therapy in LA, relationship therapy

In my practice, I am frequently asked this question by dating singles. The answer is simple…and not. For the vast majority of us, chemistry is important. This can be especially true at the beginning of a relationship. I remember when I was dating and how important it was for me to feel chemistry with whomever I was seeing at that time. ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Relationships Tagged With: attraction, chemistry, love, physical attraction, relationships

What Is Your Love Language?

July 18, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Love Languages - Dr. Gary Brown, psychologist, Los Angeles, relationship therapy

Relationships can be hard. Sometimes it’s even a challenge to remember that you’re on the same team. You may only be seeing the things that drive you crazy. You know, those little things that get under your skin. Those things your partner may (or may not) be doing that you feel are driving you apart. You may find yourself asking, “What were the ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: Acts of Service, book, couples, Gary Chapman, giving gifts, love, love language, physical touch, quality time, receiving gifts, relationships, The 5 Love Languages, touch, Words of Affirmation

Why Physical Touch Is So Important in Relationships

July 11, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

touch, holding hands, Dr. Gary Brown therapist

One of the many issues that my clients – and couples in particular – present with are related to the experience of touching and being touched. For a variety of reasons, it seems that we are losing touch (pardon the horrible pun!) with our desire for physical contact. What I am seeing is that electronic “connection” is actually replacing ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: connection, flirt, intimacy, nonverbal communication, relationships, touch, touching

12 Signs That He or She Is Not “The One”

July 4, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, therapy in LA, relationship therapy, how to know they are NOT the one

One of the struggles that bring single people the greatest pain is related to the confusion about whether their current boyfriend or girlfriend is “The One.” You can imagine what it might be like for the couple in the picture below as one, or both, of them, are wondering whether the other really is “the one” or not. There can be so much ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: fighting, how to know he's not the one, how to know she's not the one, must-haves, not getting help, respect, substance abuse, trust, trust your gut

Confused About Dating? 5 Tips to Making It Easier

June 27, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, relationships, dating in LA, therapy in LA

The scenario plays out over and over. As soon as a date is set, whether is the first or third, the cycle starts. Nervousness. What do I wear? Is my favorite shirt clean? Will they be interested in my day? Will they be happy to see me or staring at their phone the whole time? Should I bring a gift? Oh God, what would I bring? Is the ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: authentic self, connection, dating, how to make dating easier, open minded, optimistic

How to Know You May Have Found “The One”

June 20, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Counseling in LA, Therapy in LA, relationship therapy in LA, how to know if he's the one

I love talking to people who are at the point in their relationships when they think they may have found “the one.” The glow of happiness and security is a wonderful thing to witness!I’ve had plenty of clients in my office over the course of the past 25+ years that have this glow, yet still wonder if he or she is truly IT. I’ve had plenty of ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Relationships Tagged With: common values, dating, finding mr. right, finding the right one, how do I know if he's the one, respect, the one, trust

Are Happy Relationships the Fountain of Youth? A 75-Year Harvard Study Has the Answer

June 13, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Counseling in LA, how to have a happy life

I have long, LONG been a supporter, cheerleader, proponent, rabble-rouser, whichever term you’d like to use, of the idea of authentic, high-quality, deep relationships. I believe it’s critical to have certain people in your life you can be truly open and emotionally intimate with; those who you feel fully secure with. Whether it’s your partner, ...read more

Filed Under: General counseling, Relationships Tagged With: aging, aging better, connection, deep relationships, how to connect with others, secret to a longer life, secret to happiness, trust, vulnerability, what is the secret to being happy

Recovering from an Affair: Learning How to Cope

June 6, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, marriage therapy in LA, Recover after an affair

You may be in a situation where you have suspected or recently discovered that your partner had an affair. If so, it is more than understandable that this can be a very painful and scary time. Given the circumstance, how could you not be having those feelings? It is certainly true that affairs can happen for a variety of reasons: loneliness, ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: affair, avoid unnecessary feelings, cheating, divorce, don't make any major decisions after an affair, embrace self care after an affair, embrace your feelings, family, having an affair, how to cope after an affair, how to recover after an affair, infidelity, intimacy, listen, marriage, rebuild respect, rebuild trust, recovering after an affair, respect, self care, self care after an affair, separation, trust, what to do after an affair

Kissing is Good for Your Health!

May 23, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Kissing is good for your health, relationship advice

Kissing is an integral part of our intimate relationships! Sometimes the art of kissing can sometimes fall by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of life. I call it an art because if I mention a few couples in the movies, you may remember one or more of these scenes... Johnny and Baby in Dirty Dancing on stage during the finale. “Nobody ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: be more connected, boost immune system, burn calories, couples, improve mood, kissing, lower blood pressure, reduce physical pain, relationship advice, what is healthy about kissing, why kissing is good, why should I kiss

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