Articles by Dr. Thomas

Communication Skill-Building for Individuals and Couples (10/26/2016)

Good communication is an essential skill that can lead to satisfying connections and understanding if done correctly.  Unfortunately, when it is not done right, communication issues can lead to misunderstandings, rifts, and eventually even break-ups if not dealt with soon enough or properly.  In my practice in which I work with adult individuals and also […]

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Singles and Dating:  Tips to Keep in Mind for a More Healthy Experience (03/30/2016)

Through the years as a psychologist, I have worked with many single men and women who have found that trying to date in Southern California is not easy.  Even though there are seemingly so many potential candidates here, people often are too busy or too disconnected from each other or are exposed to so many \”choices\” it can be hard to

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – Getting Him to Be More Romantic Is Easier Than You Think (02/15/2016)

EXCERPT: But keeping romance alive in your relationship is actually more important than you think, notes Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a psychologist in Los Angeles, California, whose specialties include relationships. \”If romance starts to go away, you\’ll end up more like friends or live-in roommates,\” she says. \”You may still love him, but you won\’t feel in love with him.\”

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Some of The Most Priceless Valentine’s Gifts That Aren’t Even Thought Of (02/01/2016)

With Valentine\’s Day quickly approaching, it can be a difficult day for singles and for couples.  For singles in my practice, I often hear how lonely, frustrating, and sad it can be (see my next upcoming blog soon about singles and dating).  For couples in my practice, they frequently voice how disappointing, impersonal, and unromantic

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – 4 Signs It\’s Time to Cut Ties With Your Ex for Good (01/15/2016)

EXCERPT: There are all kinds of good reasons to do so, of course. If you loved this person enough to share years of your life, buy a house, or have kids together, he must still have some redeeming qualities, right? Hopefully. But sometimes, no matter how much history you\’ve shared, staying friends with your ex ISN\’T

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