Excerpt: \”Unlike holidays of Christmas past, when you’re decking the halls with the love of your life, the experience feels more magical and romantic. It also comes with more responsibility — not only are you managing your own expectations and social calendar, but you’re also navigating the careful compromise of spending a hectic season with […]
Excerpt: “When meeting a partner\’s family for the first time, it naturally can be a stressful, sometimes overwhelming experience which is why is it critical that you and your partner are in agreement about important aspects of your relationship,” explains Los Angeles-based psychologist, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. “Meeting the family often means that the partner sees the relationship
Excerpt: \”Whether you find yourself in unnecessary tiffs with colleagues or always feel the need to apologize to friends or to your partner, improving your communication skills to be more direct and effective will benefit your overall social interactions for years to come. To begin, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., suggests starting with a minor modification to the
Excerpt: \” Remember, however, that being unsure isn\’t all bad. \”If uncertain feelings are creeping in, you\’re taking your job as a mom with a lot of responsibility,\” says Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles. \”By recognizing the paramount effect you have for shaping your child\’s personality, self-esteem, and physical
Excerpt: \”Of all of the commitments you’ll make in your lifetime, the partner you select to share your heart and home with is among the greatest, if not the most important. Most couples will feel some sort of stress as that infamous wedding day grows near, especially with the chaotic nature of wedding planning, but if you’re doubting your
