Jun 10, 2026
What’s really behind the conversations you keep not having? “Can’t we all just keep things surface-level and go our own way if things don’t work out?” – Lisa Merlo-booth Why is it easier to fire someone or end a relationship than it is to tell your best friend...
Jun 2, 2026
The Differentiator Between Thriving and Struggling Relationships “If neither the content nor the frequency of conflict destroys relationships, what does?” – Lisa Merlo-booth The healthiest of relationships have conflict—sometimes even daily. In fact, in the...
May 26, 2026
When bosses bully, everyone pays. Here’s what we’re not saying out loud. “Silence in response to poor treatment is not neutral — it’s permission.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Accountability is dying. And we are watching it happen in real time. Between...
May 13, 2026
“Explaining your actions does not negate the impact of those actions. Don’t confuse an explanation with accountability and repair.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Explaining why you did what you did is not taking responsibility for it. When your actions upset someone, your...
May 6, 2026
“You can’t change your partner. However, you can change what you put up with from your partner.” – Lisa Merlo-booth We teach people how to treat us; we do this with our words, our actions, and even our silence. If we choose to stay in a conversation while...
Apr 29, 2026
Distance doesn’t announce itself. It accumulates. “Keep your finger on the pulse today so tomorrow you don’t ask yourself, ‘What happened to us?’” – Lisa Merlo-booth A common complaint I hear from couples is that they feel distant....
