Excerpt: Take your time There was a time when you found yourself opening up on the first date, but now after a few heartbreaks or failed relationships, you’ve built impenetrable walls. Sound familiar? Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says this is a common symptom of dating PTSD. Dating anxiety, aka the fear of rejection or being […]
Excerpt: \”You may be a sapiophile if you’re attracted to someone who will debate you. Some folks shy away from any sort of conflict as disagreements make them uncomfortable. In an effort to avoid strife, they’ll nod along with anything and agree with statements of all kind — no matter how absurd. For a sapiophile,
Excerpt: Acknowledge it’s weird Because, it may feel that way at first. As psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. explains, getting the ‘I know this is difficult to talk about but…” out of the way in the beginning, it can make it easier to speak freely. “Express that it seems like the time has come, at least
Excerpt: What is Cuffing Season? Unlike most modern dating terms that go against rainbows, butterflies and fuzzy feelings, ‘cuffing season’ actually has rather positive definition. Most of the time, anyway. Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. explains it refers to a period of time—typically fall or winter to be exact—where people who preferred to be single are in the market for
Excerpt: So, what exactly is deep work? Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says the concept was originally coined by author Cal Newport, where he defines deep work as the engaging in a practice that cultivates a person’s ability to focus on and be present for a specific task. In terms of work, you’d be free of
