TJ Bartel’s Blog
How Men Can Better Support Women in Today’s World
First proposed by the National Women's Political Party in 1923 The Equal Rights Amendment was passed in 1972. Although it has not been ratified by enough states to have it added to our constitution, many companies and government agencies have made great strides in...
Recognizing and Helping a Midlife Crisis in Men
Midlife crises tend to surface in middle age as men come to the realization that they are not where they hoped to be. While that may be true, and the realization creates a crisis of identity, this crisis can be transformed into a huge gift. By the time most men reach...
4 Simple Tips to Fix a Stagnant Relationship
Stagnation in a relationship can occur for a multitude of reasons. Some people do not know that stagnancy can, and often will, make for a toxic relationship. Relationships can become stagnant through time as the spark might seem to burn out. Blaming your partner or...
Things to Consider When Looking for Love in 2020
Looking for love can seem like a daunting task, as finding a successful relationship can be a process of trial and error. There are some common mistakes that people make in the dating world today, and these mistakes can prevent a person from finding a partner that...
Past vs. Modern Romance: How Has it Changed?
It’s easy to think that our commonly-held beliefs about love, romance and relationships have stood the test of time. But in reality, how people love and the concepts surrounding love have changed over and over again as a result of social norms being challenged. This...
Red Flags to Watch for in New Relationships
Have you ever ignored a red flag in a new relationship and come to regret it? Most of us have. Hopefully they were small and easy to fix, but for some of us, they caused pain and suffering and eventually led to the demise of the relationship. Being regretful about...
Getting Over Relationship Anxiety
Starting a new relationship can be both exhilarating and scary. In fact, the newness of a relationship can, quite normally, incite anxiety for some people, which is manageable if only rooted in fear. This is often referred to as relationship anxiety. The good news is...
Self-Sabotage and How to Avoid It
No one likes to admit to dealing with self-sabotage, but it’s something that most people struggle with at some point of their lives. For me it was over-working and not making sure that I cared for myself at least as well as how I cared for my clients and family...
How Dating Apps May be Detrimental to Our Mental Health
The onset of social media has given millions of people around the world the ability to meet one another instantly and effortlessly without physically being there. This is a major convenience as it increases the amount of dating options one may have. However, there are...
Identifying a Toxic Relationship
No matter how experienced one may be in the world of relationships and dating, there is no guarantee that our experience will keep us from finding ourselves in a toxic relationship. What’s important to know is how to identify these types of relationships and how to...