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A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #2: Dismissiveness

A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #2: Dismissiveness

Dec 8, 2025 | Anger, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Your partner’s experiences are important because they say they are—not when you decide they are.” ~LMB Disagreements in relationships are normal, healthy, and to be expected. However, disagreeing is different than being told your opinions, experiences,...
Slow Down to Soak in the Gifts of the Holiday Season

Slow Down to Soak in the Gifts of the Holiday Season

Dec 1, 2025 | Family Relationships, Holidays, Radically New Relationships

“Focusing on the stress of the holiday season blinds you to the gifts. Don’t be blinded.” ~LMB  Holidays can be a tremendous trigger for stress. You’re worried about getting everything done, having family members get along, cooking a great meal, etc....
Understanding Relationship Complaints: Listen the First Time

Understanding Relationship Complaints: Listen the First Time

Nov 17, 2025 | People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships

“When your partner complains about a pattern of behavior you do, listen, the first time.” ~LMB The key way out of a struggling relationship is finding the courage to change in the area your partner has been asking you to change for years. Too many people...
A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

Nov 10, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“It’s impossible to have emotional intimacy with someone who is unsafe to be honest with.” ~LMB Expressing anger safely is healthy. In fact, anger can be a potent motivator for powerful change, growth, and even connection. However, the key...
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,...
What I Wish My Mom Taught Me About Relationships

What I Wish My Mom Taught Me About Relationships

Oct 13, 2025 | Radically New Relationships

“The best relationships rest on a rock-solid foundation of safety, allowing for fun, connection, growth, and love to flourish.” ~LMB If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Why didn’t anyone teach us how to do relationships well?” — you’re not alone....
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