Perhaps his parents split up after five years, you’re inching closer to this anniversary, and he’s nervous about history repeating itself. Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist, says answering this question challenges both of you to self-disclose potentially difficult confessions. “Whether answering questions about tender, heart-wide-open topics or about more emotionally painful or upsetting…
As October rolls on, have you found yourself feeling more depressed as the days get shorter? Does it feel as if you’re “moodier” or more “down” as it becomes night earlier and earlier? If so, you aren’t alone. Indeed, studies have shown that millions of Americans deal with what’s called “Seasonal Affective Disorder” which is a “type of depression related to changes in the seasons.” That said, you don’t need to have “SAD” to feel depressed this time of year. Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Los Angeles psychologist, offers some ways you can feel better right now (in addition to reaching out to a professional psychologist).
In a dream world, our one-and-only would live under the same roof as us, and we’d fall together each night. However, reality and circumstances sometimes force duos to become a long-distance couple. This changes the dynamic of your partnership, and well, it’s not always easy. First and foremost, it’s very hard to replicate an in-person,…
