May 5, 2025 | Changing Me, Changes We, Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships
“When you own your mistakes, repair harm, and stay connected to your impact, you become unshakeable.” ~LMB Everywhere I look these days—from spouses to bosses to world leaders—I see people doubling down on bad behavior. Defending, justifying, and...
Mar 31, 2025 | Changing Me, Changes We, Self Empowerment, Women's Empowerment
“Managing others’ emotions robs them and harms you.” ~LMB Every time you silence yourself to avoid your partner’s blow-up, lie to keep others from feeling sad, tiptoe around someone’s rage, or brush off a hurt to avoid a loved one’s defensiveness, you are...
Oct 15, 2024 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships
“Saving your marriage requires changing the behaviors that caused its downfall.” ~LMB A common mistake when trying to win back a spouse is bringing them flowers, writing them heartfelt notes, or sending long e-mails professing your love. Sadly, unless your...
Aug 19, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Radically New Relationships, Relationships
“Reactive complaining can strain even the strongest relationships.” ~LMB Reactive complaining happens when someone voices a concern, and instead of addressing it, you reflexively bring up a complaint of your own. For example: Sally: Honey, can you please...
Aug 5, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships
“Silencing to save your marriage won’t save your marriage.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth One of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they’re afraid to be honest with their spouse about conflict of any kind. They constantly walk on eggshells around...
Jul 1, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Relationships
“Dismissing or minimizing someone’s feelings, ideas, or experiences, because you don’t feel the same, is arrogant and harmful to relationships. Acknowledge and support; don’t dismiss.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When it comes to relationships, the litmus test...
