Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 59
October 21, 2013
10 Tips for Getting Along Better with Your Ex
Understand that ex's are people too. It's (unfortunately) natural to put yourself first. Knowing that it's not all about you is a learned thing. Your ex still has a few good qualities, keep those in mind when you communicate.
October 16, 2013
Feelings Aren’t Facts
Emotions are at the core of our motivation: They are our muses and they are why we continue on with life even in the face of disappointment or disaster. Being emotional is not a bad thing, furthermore, as a psychotherapist (and a human being), I believe that emotions are a very good thing.
October 14, 2013
Are You Being Thoughtful to the One You Love?
Knowing that you have a thoughtful partner makes getting through those rough patches much easier, because you know that your mate will be there for you, no matter what.
October 10, 2013
8 Ways to Learn From Your Mistakes
We can all be overly self-critical, especially when we realize that our behavior could have been better than it was, but luckily we can learn from our mistakes and we can do better the next time around. Here’s how.
October 6, 2013
How to Be Mad at the One You Love
It seems counterintuitive, but when you’re mad at someone you care for, the best way to deal with your unhealed anger is to talk about it. All too often, we don’t feel like speaking to the person who has irritated us, no matter who it is. But clamming up or inappropriately venting will only cause more ill feelings.
September 30, 2013
The Difference Between Sex And Intimacy
Giving and showing intimacy is highly underrated. Many people don’t realize how powerful these little acts can actually be. You can change the course of a bad relationship and make a good relationship great just by being a little more loving and creating, as well as enjoying, greater intimacy between the two of you.
September 24, 2013
If You Think Your Partner Is Cheating
People cheat for different reasons. They may love their partners at the time. Sex addiction, personal insecurity, and payback are just some of the reasons both men and women have extramarital affairs. None of them are good, but understanding why can help.
September 23, 2013
8 Things That Can Hold You Back AND Make You Stronger
Whenever anyone asks me how I became successful, I always give the same answer: I’ve made a lot of mistakes, and I’ve learned from them. So can you.
September 16, 2013
Top 10 Habits of Good Communicators
Miscommunication is the number one reason most people don’t get along. Whether it’s from a lack of understanding or something misspoken, you can use your emotions to help you heal the hurt with a thoughtful conversation.
September 9, 2013
The Immense Benefits of Emotional Generosity
Once you open your heart to the goodness that someone who truly loves you can provide, it will change how you feel and make your world a much better place to be.
