LOS ANGELES, CA, September 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The analysis reveals that individuals who report their partner has strong listening skills are 43 times more likely to be in a "thriving relationship" category compared to couples who struggle with listening — a shift from just 1 in 70 couples to nearly 2 in 3.

"The data from our couples intimacy quiz confirms what my team of couples therapists and I have seen and known for years," said Oliver Drakeford, Clinical Director of Oliver Drakeford Therapy. "Lasting intimacy is built on patterns of connection, and communication is at the heart of those patterns. When couples learn to truly listen, they create the foundation for growth, trust, and deeper emotional closeness."

Key Research Findings Transforming Couples Therapy Los Angeles:

- People who said their partners were good listeners are 17 times more likely to describe themselves as feeling "very emotionally connected"
- "Deep, meaningful conversations" occur 12 times more frequently when their partners listen well.
- People who have attentive listeners for partners are 6x more likely to feel comfortable expressing their emotional needs.

Why Listening Matters in Couples Therapy Los Angeles

Oliver Drakeford, who has contributed to HuffPost and The Zoe Report on topics of intimacy, anxiety and relationship health, emphasizes that professional support is often necessary.

The research reveals that 75% of couples score below the "healthy" relationship threshold. This data underscores the importance of professional couples therapy. Los Angeles residents can access services from Oliver Drakeford Therapy to transform their relationship dynamics before joining the 1 in 9 participants who report feeling like they've given up trying to improve.

Services That Support Couples in Los Angeles

Oliver Drakeford Therapy specializes in helping couples improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen intimacy through:

- Couples Counseling — Evidence-based techniques grounded in relationship research.
- Communication Coaching — Teaching the "listening to learn" approach.
- Conflict Resolution Skills — Transforming destructive cycles into constructive dialogue.
- LGBTQ+ Couples Therapy in West Hollywood — Inclusive, affirming support for all relationships.
- Relationship Anxiety Therapy - helping individuals or couples understand patterns in anxiety

Call to Action
Couples interested in improving communication can download a free relationship skills ebook at https://www.oliverdrakefordtherapy.com/couples.

About Oliver Drakeford Therapy

Oliver Drakeford Therapy provides specialized marriage counseling, relationship coaching and couples therapy in Los Angeles. Led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Oliver Drakeford, the practice combines data-driven insights with proven therapeutic techniques to help couples build stronger, more intimate relationships. The practice's original research on relationship dynamics has assessed over 1,300 couples, that inform approaches to helping couples in Los Angeles with relationship support.

Contact:
Oliver Drakeford Therapy 8702 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 Phone: (262) 509-0210
https://www.oliverdrakefordtherapy.com/couples

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