Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 56
April 19, 2014
Making Up - The Right Way
After an argument, most couples have some difficulty making up and getting back to normal (whatever that is). Both parties want to feel that things are resolved, but when hurt feelings have been bouncing around your hearts, it can be problematic.
April 2, 2014
Toxic Relationships
I have watched people deteriorate physically after being in an unhealthy relationship for too long. Negative people can suck the life right out of you, which is why they are sometimes called “emotional vampires.”
March 17, 2014
10 Ways to Get Happier - NOW!
Everyone deals with anxiety and depression in some way at some point in their lives. Many therapists agree that depression can look just like anxiety, and sometimes it’s hard to tell what is making you feel uncomfortable. Even though depression and anxiety affect people differently, there are some things you can do that will benefit you if you suffer from either.
March 4, 2014
Having a Positive Relationship
Being positive and allowing that feeling to flow through your relationship is a wonderful way to go through life with the one you love. You can make the choice to be a positive couple and enjoy the happiness that comes with it.
February 24, 2014
10 Ways to Create More Love in Your Relationship
Expressing your love shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions. It should be a constant in your relationship—and that means doing more than just repeating the “three little words.” Here are some tips to get you started.
February 17, 2014
Dating, Mating, and Relating Online
There are so many people online these days, you may find this process a lot easier than you’d think. Remember not to be overly concerned about looks. Very few of us resemble movie stars. A kind and loving person with whom you share similar interests and values is far more desirable than a pretty face or hard body.
Dating, Mating and Relating Online
There are so many people online these days, you may find this process a lot easier than you’d think. Remember not to be overly concerned about looks. Very few of us resemble movie stars. A kind and loving person with whom you share similar interests and values is far more desirable than a pretty face or hard body.
February 11, 2014
Affection Is an All-Year-Long Activity
The answer here is that if you want more affection in your relationship, then let your partner know it and show him or her the types of affection that work best for you. Your loved one may have other needs of which you were unaware, and you can discover new ways of being affectionate with each other.
Depending on Yourself
When you know you can count on those you love, those who are on your team, and perhaps most importantly yourself, you have the tools you need to get through a rough patch or create something new and wonderful in your life.
February 4, 2014
Don't Blame Your Lover for Your Bad Mood
Learning that you need to take personal responsibility for your own moods can be a relationship saver. It’s especially important to avoid inflicting a bad mood onto your partner. What’s known in psychotherapy as “negative projection” can make someone you love doubt themselves and their relationship with you.
