On Relationships: The chemistry, passion and connection you feel at the beginning of your relationship isn’t true, emotional intimacy. It’s simply the initial stage of connection. Emotional intimacy takes time to develop. Relationships have to move through many milestone markers to make it to the next stage. Some relationships make it through said markers and […]
Relationships
Message from a therapist
Message from a therapist… Relationship non-negotiables… Healthy communication is an absolute must Self-awareness is an absolute must Empathy is an absolute must Courage is an absolute must Growth is an absolute must Humility is an absolute must #messagefromatherapist #drrscottgornto
On Relationships
On Relationships: Healthy, romantic relationships are only sustainable if you communicate openly, honestly and frequently. Relationships die when you stay in your head, hold back your truth and feelings, avoid conflict, avoid difficult conversations and don’t apologize. #onrelationships #drrscottgornto
The older I get the more I realize
#theolderIget #drrscottgornto
On Relationships
Stop expecting your partner to read your mind. Mature relationships ask each other what they want and need and work towards valuing and supporting those requests. #onrelationships #drrscottgornto
On Relationships
You can love and even genuinely like your partner, but without healthy, adult, mature behavior…love is often not enough. #onrelationships #drrscottgornto
Message From A Therapist
Message from a therapist: Rather than… …make yourself small for others …stay in an unhealthy relationship …give up yourself for your relationship …sacrifice your physical and mental health for your career …not give yourself margin Choose instead to… …see and behave congruently like the adult you are …remove yourself from that unhealthy relationship […]
4 BEHAVIORS to avoid when you’re in a relationship with a person suffering with NARCISSISM
Trying to argue, defend, justify or explain yourself with a person suffering with significant narcissism will keep you hooked, staying stuck in the unhealthy cycle and allowing yourself to be held emotionally hostage in that unhealthy relationship. Rather, stick only to facts, remain emotionally distant and keep the conversations short.
About Dr. R. Scott Gornto
I offer private thera-coaching packages to clients worldwide on topics like: anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship coaching on conflict resolution and desire issues, peek performance/brain training, assertiveness training, divorce coaching, healthy self-talk and building a strong sense of self. If you’d like to work together, feel free to contact me. In the coming weeks, I will […]
Humility in Marriage.
There are times in marriage where things are very challenging. Even impossible. Maybe you’ve thought to yourself, “I’m done, I can’t live like this anymore”. Instead of taking the leaning out path, writing each other off, and starting over, humility can allow each person to face the hard truths about themselves and each other. It’s […]
