“Ignoring red flags often results in serious long-term consequences. Heed the warnings, don’t run from them.” ~LMB I’m often amazed at the people men and women allow into their lives. There are often so many red flags regarding who people are that you would think more people would heed the warning signs. Instead, though, too […]
Great Relationships Have an Ease About Them
Great relationships have an ease about them; a steady dance of support, upset, repair, sprinkled with reciprocity, compassion, and accountability—Master the “ease.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Relationships do not have to be difficult, love doesn’t need to hurt, and marriage should not be a battlefield. However, countless songs will tell you differently, as will many people—including professionals. This […]
Taking in Critical Feedback—Without Defensiveness—Is a Superpower
“Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt and be accountable for how their actions contributed to that hurt, you will feel […]