The Best Relationship Advice You’ll Hear Today with Jeff Guenther, LPC | The Mark Groves Podcast

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Themes: Relationships, Dating, Red Flags, Infidelity, Forgiveness, Attachment Theory

Summary:

I’m super pumped to be joined by Jeff Guenther, aka @therapyjeff for today’s episode. I’ve been watching Jeff distill complex information and break down relational challenges online in such a consumable and digestible way for some time now, so to sit down with him today and go deeper into allllll things romantic relationships is an honour.

Jeff Guenther is a licensed professional counselor in Portland, Oregon. He’s been a therapist since 2005 and his practice focuses on both couples and individuals. These days, he spends most of his spare time making one-minute videos for TikTok and Instagram, and more in-depth content on Patreon. Consider following him on all the platforms for relationship advice, tips, pep talks and other resources to maximize your mental health.

Discover:
* Green flags to look for on a date
* Why knowing your own red flags is essential for a healthy relationship
* The best time to ask “what are we?”
* When it’s okay (and can actually benefit your relationship) to crush on someone else
* Red flags to watch for when you crush on someone else

00:00 Intro
01:48 Starting an online presence
05:05 Back to (relationship) basics
06:08 Blaming your parents
08:00 Do you need to forgive in order to heal?
11:30 Stop talking shit about your ex
13:15 Know your own red flags
16:44 Assuming good intent
20:20 Asking for reassurance
26:56 Actions vs. words
30:45 Having needs is sexy
35:21 Anxious/avoidant attachment
37:54 Having a crush on someone while in a relationship
51:07 Red flags when you have a crush
53:10 Thinking relationally

Links:
* Website | therapyjeff.com & therapyden.com
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* Instagram | @therapyjeff
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* TikTok | @therapyjeff
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* Patreon | @therapyjeff
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