by Scott Carter | Jan 5, 2020 | Boundaries, Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Relationships, Responsibility
I recently had a conversation about codependency with one of my clients. He brought it up and asked me directly about it, which some guys do from time to time. Sometimes men recognize that the dynamics in their relationship isn’t getting the results that they want and...
by Scott Carter | Sep 25, 2019 | Connections, Dating, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships
The number one thing that I have consistently heard from nice guys over the years has always been in regard to their relationships. I wish I had a dollar for every time that I heard a nice guy say, “I’m the logical one.” I don’t know why so many nice guys, by default,...
by Scott Carter | Jun 4, 2019 | Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect, Vulnerability
Let’s get this out of the way early. Guys, if you want a happy and successful life, you must say no to bad relationships and walk away from them. Drop them like the bad habits that they truly are. As a therapist, relationship issues often dominate the lives of my...
by Scott Carter | May 21, 2019 | Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect, Validation, Values
I’ve been noticing in men’s circles lately, that there are a lot of guys expending a lot of effort, time and energy analyzing and deciphering the behavior of women. I just don’t think that this accomplishes anything good. As far as I can tell, the only thing that this...
by Scott Carter | May 13, 2019 | Boundaries, Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Responsibility, Self-respect, Shame, Validation
It had to have been about a year and a half or so ago that I got into one of those stupid Facebook fights with some crazy social justice type. I take full accountability, I should have known better than to even get into it. I know I’m smarter than that, I have better...
by Scott Carter | Apr 24, 2019 | Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Men's Issues, Relationships, Responsibility, Shame, Validation, Values
I’m writing this article in response to a thought-provoking article on the Harpers Bazaar website, I guess it’s a magazine and I read the article online. The article is titled “Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden.” I have a lot...
