Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 61

July 18, 2013

Love Is Not Constant or Consistent

Love is not constant. It waxes and wanes like the moon. Having an argument or feeling bugged by your partner’s demands or desires doesn’t mean that your relationship needs to be put in the recycle bin. It means that you have to understand and talk about the natural course of feelings that ebb and flow throughout emotional connections.

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Published on July 18, 2013 08:26

July 14, 2013

Ten Ways to Put Magic Back Into Your Relationship

Putting the passion back into your relationship isn’t rocket science. All is takes is the desire and some communication. Approach this area playfully and remember to listen to your partner as you explore each other and find new ways of relating.

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Published on July 14, 2013 21:51

July 8, 2013

8 Ways to Keep Your Life Moving in the Right Direction

Many people feel that they can’t seem to get their lives moving in the right direction. If you embrace these attitudes, you will find it much easier to get where you want to go.

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Published on July 08, 2013 09:14

July 1, 2013

Independence and Interdependence—What's Best for Love?

The healthiest way we can interact with those close to us is by being truly interdependent.

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Published on July 01, 2013 08:48

June 27, 2013

Ten Positive Ways to Make Your Relationship Better

If your relationship is in trouble and you want to stay together, you have to take action. Doing more of what works and less of what doesn’t is a great place to begin the process. Here are ten things that many couples who have endured difficult times and emerged stronger have done.

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Published on June 27, 2013 08:08

June 24, 2013

Moving On Gracefully

The divorce is final. It seems like you’re moving on with your life, but are you really? Sometimes it’s hard to tell where your former relationship left off and your new existence begins.

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Published on June 24, 2013 08:28

June 17, 2013

Ten Actions That Create Relationship Happiness

I have often been asked, "What makes a relationship work?" Here are my Top 10 Tips for a successful relationship.
These are things couples in successful relationships do. Don't try to do them all at once; pick one and see how it works for you, then try another.
Not everything is going to work for everybody, but using any one of these tips will improve your relationship.

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Published on June 17, 2013 07:25

June 11, 2013

Favorite Father's Day Quotes

We all honor and remember our fathers in different ways. Here are what some people I respect feel about their dad’s on his special day.

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Published on June 11, 2013 09:33

June 10, 2013

How to Fight Right

Learning to argue correctly is also beneficial to a relationship because it can help settle issues permanently. Once our partners know that they have been heard, the process is so powerful and direct, they can drop their resentments almost immediately.

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Published on June 10, 2013 08:51

June 3, 2013

The Importance of Romance

Romance has got to be one of the most fun and least executed activities in many relationships. With all the distractions we have in our busy lives, it seems many couples never find the time to be romantic, and that can lead to love’s demise.

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Published on June 03, 2013 08:40