Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 54
November 20, 2014
7 Signs That You Are Healing Emotionally
As you continue to heal, you will also grow as a person and your relationships will deepen. One can get used to feeling down. Don’t let that happen to you, but hold fast to the positive events and changes that you feel as you become more empowered.
November 19, 2014
Does Getting Older Make You Pickier?
Life has a lot to offer. Whether you allow yourself to experiment with new things or you choose to complain about how nothing ever changes—or that there aren’t any “good ones” out there—is up to you. It’s perfectly okay to be picky. Just make sure you pick something to get involved in, and don’t let life pass you by.
November 12, 2014
When Your Relationship Becomes a Power Struggle
You each need to have input and to take in what is needed by your partner. If you are unable to find this balance, it will affect your intimacy, and your relationship will become a power struggle instead of a safe harbor.
November 5, 2014
Honesty Can Make or Break a Relationship
Honesty is a way of life, not just a behavior. Keeping it paramount in your relationship will bring in more good and keep the bad stuff at bay. Knowing you can totally trust one another brings a type of freedom and comfort that helps your relationship work in the best way possible.
October 20, 2014
When Your Heart Hits the Wall
If you don’t want to put yourself out there again, don’t think that this makes you a loser. If you’ve made a conscious choice to stay away from dating and mating, then so be it. If your friends try to fix you up, say “no thanks.” Stay off of dating web sites, and do things for yourself that you might not be able to do in a relationship, like pampering yourself.
October 7, 2014
10 Ways to Make YOUR Life Better
If you are just sitting around and letting the world pass you by, it’s time to get up and start moving. Getting the most out of life is a matter of putting one foot in front of the other and making it happen.
October 1, 2014
Keys to Dealing with Entitlement Issues
We all want things. But some people feel they are entitled to whatever it is they want, and they feel they deserve it all now. That can make for very difficult relationships, a lot of disappointment, and never receiving what is most important in life.
Entitlement Issues
We all want things. But some people feel they are entitled to whatever it is they want, and they feel they deserve it all now. That can make for very difficult relationships, a lot of disappointment, and never receiving what is most important in life.
September 13, 2014
Emotionally Supporting Your Partner
I cannot overstate the value of having someone in your corner when you are dealing with a difficulty. Trying to take on the world, your boss, or a lawyer can drain all your strength. Having that person there, who has your back, can make all the difference in the world.
August 26, 2014
5 Ways to Argue Appropriately
Disagreements are a part of communication and a part of life. Acknowledging that it’s okay for each other to express differing opinions—rather than expecting each other to always feel the same way—is a sign of a mature and nurturing relationship. In the long run, differences can make for more interesting and intimate conversation.
