Couples' therapist details the eight ways to deal with an 'incredibly negative' partner in a relationship

A couples' therapist has revealed the eight ways you can deal with an 'incredibly negative' partner.

Jeff Guenther, from Portland, Oregon, has become a viral sensation on TikTok by regularly sharing his relationship expertise.

Most recently, the love expert took to the video-sharing platform to lift the lid on the things you could do to stop your lover from constantly complaining - and when you should call it quits. 

In a viral video, which has so far amassed over 17,000 views, the mental health expert detailed the various ways you and your partner could overcome negativity. 

The clip was captioned: 'Eight ways to deal with a partner who's incredibly negative.' 

At the beginning of the insight, he noted that he knows many people may have tried these tactics in the past. 

However, he begged his viewers to 'humor him' and try them 'one more time.' 

The therapist first suggested lovers 'validate' their partner's feelings. 

He said: 'Validate the negative things they are talking about so they feel understood and empathized with. 

'Maybe they keep repeating themselves because that's all they need from you. Feel free to meet them where they are at and be a little negative too, just don't live there.' 

Next, he recommended his followers be 'straightforward' about the 'impact' their partner has on them when they are negative. 

'Number three, create a negativity-free zone, it sounds dumb but works well. Set aside specific times and spaces where complaints and grumbling are completely off the table,' he said. 

For his fourth tactic, the health expert recommended you be clear about your 'emotional boundaries.' 

He advised viewers to say, 'I want to support you but I only have about 15 minutes to hear you vent right now.'

Jeff added: 'Number five, encourage problem solving. When they start to complain, gently redirect with something like, "What do you think could help fix that?" It's a long shot but it suddenly shifts the conversation from venting to action-oriented thinking.' 

He also suggested lovers try to just change the subject and urged people not to take their partner's negativity 'personally.' 

Lastly, the therapist suggested you consider whether you are truly compatible with that person. 

'Number eight, consider compatibility. If their negative feelings are chronic and unchangeable, it's okay to question things. You have permission to end the relationship if their constant negativity is dragging you down,' he said at the end of the video.

People on the web flooded the comments section and thanked the love expert for his advice. 

One person said: 'How did this come out exactly when I needed it to, thank you.'

Someone else added: 'The last one. That's the one. Don't be with negative, critical people. They will bring you down.'

Another user wrote: 'This helps so much, you're the best.'

'Absolute deal breaker for me. No one in my life is like this and that is for a reason lol,' a fourth person commented.