Psychologist In Los Angeles EXCERPT: How texting, sexting, and the digital age are changing monogamy and the face of modern-day marriage More frequently than ever, this is the way people are finding out that their partners are cheating—whether it’s cheating with sex involved or an emotional affair, says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, an L.A. psychologist. In […]
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
EXCERPT How Age Impacts Marriage Generally speaking, Dr. Thomas says age plays a factor in marriage because it can have an impact on how healthy that relationship can ultimately be, and create certain pros and cons for the partners and their union. As an example, when you’re younger, freer of responsibilities, and less jaded from
EXCERPT Do we want children? While there are some areas where people feel comfortable compromising on—say, choosing a house a few miles out of a preferred neighborhood—the decision to have kids is not a gray area for most. That’s why Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says it’s essential to select a life partner who shares your same family-planning
Except: You would have sex every other day if your partner were in the mood. But for your number-one human, a romp once a week is satisfactory. Two people rarely have matching libidos, making the topic of frequency a biggie, according to psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Though you may not get all of the
