Although I’ve known for a long time that insecurity can squash the romance in a relationship, this point was driven home to me with one of the couples I worked with several years ago. When I first started seeing this couple, the man had been treating his wife poorly for a couple years. He would […]
Stop the Excuses and Deal with the Behaviors
Do you ever find yourself excusing others for their poor behaviors? Have you heard yourself say things like: • That’s just who he is. He’s really quite harmless, even though he says hurtful things. • She’s just reactive. The kids and I know to not get into it with her or it will get too […]
Men and Repair: “I Screwed Up!!! Now What?”
I receive many e-mails and comments on my blog from men asking me what to do after they’ve really messed things up in their relationship. Most of these “screw ups” have been a series of behaviors over time that eventually burned out their marriages or long-term relationships. Some men had affairs, while others were dismissive, […]
International Women’s Day: We Thank You
To the mothers who gave birth to us, loved us, supported and guided us, we thank you. To the women who have raised us, mentored us, inspired us and challenged us, we thank you. To the women such as, Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai, who have stood up to the laws despite the cost, we […]
Expanding the Notion of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day often has the reputation of being about romantic love. There’s a push to buy flowers, give chocolates, do something “romantic”, and “show your love”. All of the hype though, is not what Valentine’s Day is about. It’s not about the flowers or chocolate or the “wow” factor. It’s not about showing off your […]
Happiness: Is This Getting in Your Way?
Some people seem to have all the luck. They have a great job, make good money, have great friends and somehow seem to have hit the lotto when it comes to happiness. What’s up? Are they lucky? Do they possess amazing talents? Perhaps they’re freakishly brilliant, funny or [fill in the blank]? What is it […]
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Tool Kit: Arm Yourself
The #MeToo movement in 2017 created a tsunami of awareness, dialogue, and accountability regarding issues of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Thankfully, this movement drew attention to the overwhelming number of females (and males) who have personally experienced these issues and the resulting damage. On the heels of #MeToo, came Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford. Dr. Ford […]
Creating Great Relationships Requires Getting Back to Basics (Part II)
In Part I of this post, I talked about the first five basics necessary for great relationships. Check those out here: (https://lisamerlobooth.com/creating-great-relationships-the-basics-part-i/). Below are the remaining five basics that everyone needs to know if they hope to create great relationships. Learn these, practice them and incorporate them into your relationships consistently. Without any of these, […]
Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas
May your Christmas be filled with much love, laughter, and loving connections. Merry Christmas!
Creating Great Relationships Requires Getting Back to the Basics (Part I)
Creating great relationships is easier than you think. The best relationships follow these ten basic rules the relationships that struggle don’t. Countless people minimize these rules, rationalize breaking them and even outright mock them. The more people push back against these basics, however, the more difficult their life is likely to be. Get back to […]
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