Excerpt: “No, you’re wrong.” When your partner is — in fact — incorrect about something, what’s the harm in this phrase, right? Well, um, wrong. As much as you can, psychotherapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says to avoid point-blank statements that your significant other is wrong. “This kind of phrase leaves no room for even considering […]
Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist, whose specialties include relationships, told Bored Panda that passive-aggressive behavior is behavior that communicates how a person is feeling, but not in a clear or direct way. \”As a result, the recipient of this behavior often may be confused or miss the real reason the person being passive-aggressive is acting
Excerpt: If you think the role apps can play in your love life ends with meeting your partner, think again. No matter how long you’ve been together, there’s always an opportunity to connect more deeply. The length of your relationship may even be a signal to try something new. “Unfortunately there is sometimes a correlation;
Therapist in Los Angeles Excerpt: First, it’s important to have a candid talk with your partner about where the relationship is heading and whether you both agree marriage is in the cards. When exactly this conversation should happen is based in part on your age and your priorities. If you’re around 30 or older, it’s
EXCERPT: The Psychological Benefits of an Accountability Partner Look at you, with your big audacious — and ahem, totally attainable — goals. We are already so proud of your inspiring visions, your smart goals and your impressive bravery. Though, of course, you can do anything you put your mind to, there is never any harm
