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Choosing Wisely: The Most Important Gift to Your Future Self

Choosing Wisely: The Most Important Gift to Your Future Self

Nov 3, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Choosing wisely means valuing your future enough to walk away from what threatens it.” ~LMB Choosing your life partner is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make. This choice has the potential to impact every day of your life going forward,...
Single-Earner Households: Are You Controlling or Partnering with Your Spouse?

Single-Earner Households: Are You Controlling or Partnering with Your Spouse?

Aug 18, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Giving your spouse an “allowance” sets up a parent-child dynamic every time. Financially partner, don’t control.” ~LMB Managing money responsibly is not for the faint of heart. Balancing saving with spending on your own is hard enough; throw another...
The Real Reason Relationships End: It’s Not Just One Straw

The Real Reason Relationships End: It’s Not Just One Straw

May 19, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“In relationships, the “straw that breaks the camel’s back” is often not a single event—it’s the unending, repetitive pattern of thousands of similar “straws” playing out over the years.” ~LMB In your marriage, you may...
Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

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...
Beyond the Affair: The Lasting Damage of Infidelity on Relationships

Beyond the Affair: The Lasting Damage of Infidelity on Relationships

May 20, 2024 | Affairs, Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Cheating on your spouse or partner is harmful to your partner, family, and yourself; don’t ever minimize the damage of that choice.” ~LMB We live in a world where hookups ups, cheating, affair sites, and sexual liaisons are a daily occurrence. We...
Uncompromising Safety Is a Prerequisite for True Intimacy

Uncompromising Safety Is a Prerequisite for True Intimacy

May 13, 2024 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Relationships

“Those who disrespect you with their mouth don’t deserve your ear.” ― Curtis Tyrone Jones Radically New Relationships are safe relationships; there’s no intimidation, walking on eggshells, shaming, or fear of retaliation/rage/emotional abuse. Your home is...
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