by Scott Carter | Oct 9, 2019 | Boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect
I really believe that there is not enough discussion in psychology and behavior when it comes to power and the role of power in our lives and in our relationships. We all desire and crave power and control in our lives and sometimes over other people, some just act on...
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 | Aug 22, 2019 | Identity, Men's Issues, Responsibility, Self-respect, Values
There are a lot of traditions and philosophies that have become lost with boys and men. There’s a complex and rich tapestry of history that can be painted here but if I did, I’d essentially be reinventing the wheel. I will just say for now, and as a teaser, that one...
by Scott Carter | Aug 12, 2019 | Boundaries, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect
Every single nice guy will tell you that landing relationships with attractive women is a puzzle that they don’t know the solution for. Attractive women elude them almost like Bigfoot. The only thing they have to show after tromping around for days in the wilderness...
by Scott Carter | Aug 3, 2019 | Men's Issues, Relationships, Responsibility
Romantic relationships are in full failure mode these days. Almost everybody, except for me, is divorced. On a personal note, I really can’t think of any of my male friends, except for one, that isn’t divorced and at the time of writing this, he’s engaged and I truly...
by Scott Carter | Jul 18, 2019 | Communication, Men's Issues, Relationships
There are three basic tips that I give to guys when it’s clear that they are struggling to communicate with their female partner. As a therapist, I don’t do couples therapy. Especially for marriages. However, relationships are a pervasive problem with almost every...
