Studies have shown that violence, by and large, leads to more violence. This is as true in your home as it is in the world. Research has shown that spanking children results in a higher incidence of aggression, depression and anti-social behavior in children. Domestic violence between spouses has been shown to increase the odds […]
The 5 Most Common Edges (Part II)
As I wrote last week, our “edge” is that relationally-dysfunctional move we do in times of stress or conflict—when we are reactive rather than mindful. Last week I spoke about defensiveness and acting passive-aggressive (https://lisamerlobooth.com/5-common-edges-part/. Below are the remaining three most common edges: 1. Rage: Raging shows up as any or all of the following: […]
10 Behaviors that Destroy Healthy Relationships
Creating healthy relationships requires mindfulness, not a PhD. A past mentor of mine use to say to the couples he was working with, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get wet. Don’t blame me for getting wet.” Relationships are the same thing—if you treat those around you poorly, […]
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