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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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…
Dr. Thomas on the Stir – The Secret to Getting Your Partner to Ditch His Unhealthiest Habits (12/11/2015)
EXCERPT: Generally speaking, “men don’t want to believe they need help,” explains Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist who specializes in relationships. “It’s an old-school mentality, but many think they’re supposed to be stoic and tough, not weak and needy.” That’s all well and good when, say, facing a home intruder. It’s not so beneficial when he’s got a…