A therapist with a huge online following has seen one of his videos go viral this week.Jeff Guenther is based in Portland, Oregon.
Besides running a successful private practice, he’s been posting snappy, one-minute videos offering guidance on everything from managing anxiety to why some people cheat on those they love.Related: Older gay gentlemen offer 15 life lessons to their younger gay counterpartsHis thoughts on ‘7 things that are more important than how you like your partner’ has notched up over 4.5million views since it appeared a few days ago.Guenther says “’I love that you like your babe and I bet they like you to but mutual like, or love, will only get you so far.” You also need to pay attention to these other factors.1. How do they treat you?
Nice, supportive and caring, or mean, bullying and dismissive?2. Do you feel safe and secure enough to be your authentic self with them?
Or are you hiding parts of yourself?3. Are your hopes and dreams and future goals being supported?4. Do you feel like your emotional needs are being met?