Why It’s Important To Have A Healthy Debate With Your Partner And How To Do It More Effectively Having a healthy debate is not only good for your relationship, but actually is necessary. First of all, to have an authentic and deep relationship, both partners need to be open and “real” with each other, even […]
The pandemic has caused many types of issues and distress for people which, in turn, have contributed to an increase in quarrels between couples who live together.
EXCERPT: In a marriage with children, it may seem counterintuitive to not put the kids first, says psychologist Yvonne Thomas. However, it’s actually healthier to make your spouse the first priority. This is because it benefits all of your family members. If you have an emotionally solid marriage with a good foundation, your children will feel
As the melody of the start of your marriage, the first dance holds tremendous meaning for many couples. And when you finally choose what it will be? You might get goosebumps! As Los Angeles psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. explains, a couple’s first dance song selection is so significant because it is a very personal and vulnerable expression of your feelings for each other, publicly displayed for their wedding guests.
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
