Feb 3, 2006
All individuals have the right to be treated respectfully at all times in all situations. Learn to live by this value, regardless of how other people are behaving. This cornerstone is often met with mixed reviews, with a number of people not agreeing with it at all....
Jan 30, 2006
Repeatedly reminding your partner of what they did in the past that was hurtful, especially when they are no longer doing it, is holding a grudge – a detrimental move at best. Bringing the past into the present is seldom a helpful dynamic in relationships; it...
Jan 27, 2006
Although I have talked a great deal about women who silence, I want to be clear that not all women silence. In fact, some women do quite the opposite – they rage. Most of them, however would not call what they do “rage”; they yell, scream, slam doors and say things...
Jan 25, 2006
REPAIRING TRUST AFTER AN AFFAIR I often hear individuals who have had affairs speaking to their partners, making comments like: “Am I ever going to live this down?” “It didn’t mean anything.” “It’s over with, would you let it go!” etc. The general theme is they want...
Jan 14, 2006
I have watched many unhealthy relationship decisions be made out of fear. The fear of being alone has kept people in hurtful relationships for way too long; the fear of getting too close has kept people alone unnecessarily; the fear of conflict has silenced people’s...
Jan 9, 2006
Below are my 10 cornerstones for creating healthy relationships. I hope you find them as helpful in your life as I have found them in mine. LMB’S RELATIONAL CORNERSTONES 1.Treat loved ones lovingly. The important people in your life will know you cherish them, when...
