Feb 26, 2024
“Aggression, intimidation, and emotional volatility are no more okay for men than for women.” ~LMB Many people hear statements like the one above and quickly dismiss them, saying there is a double standard for men and women regarding anger. They say men can rage,...
Feb 5, 2024
“You do what you do because you choose to; choose wisely.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever tell yourself that you do what you do because others make you? Perhaps you think you yell because your partner doesn’t listen, or you shut down because your partner...
Jan 29, 2024
“Sweet revenge” is only sweet for a moment; The long-term damage of revenge, however, can last a lifetime. ~LMB Much of the world’s violence is the result of revenge and retaliation. In your hurt and anger, you often want to lash back at the person who has...
Jan 22, 2024
“You cannot create a strong foundation in your home, on the job, or in the world, without reciprocity. Be sure you are giving and receiving in your life.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Without reciprocity, relationships struggle. When humane kindness, respect, and...
Dec 11, 2023
“Your protection quickly becomes your complicity when what you protect is harmful; don’t be complicit.” ~LMB Ideally, protection aims to stop the harmful behavior done to an often weaker, more vulnerable “target.” Hurtful behavior occurs...
Jul 24, 2023
“Explaining why you did what you did is a defensive response that creates distance, not repair.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever find yourself responding to someone’s upset about something you did by explaining why you did what you did? Explanations can...
