Oct 7, 2024
“Managing conflict can build connection or destroy it; be sure it’s building it.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Managing feedback and conflict is a tremendous problem for many people today. This struggle makes sense, given that few role models exemplify this...
Sep 16, 2024
“How you handle the conflicts in your life dramatically affects the quality of your life.” ~ LMB Conflict often has a bad rap. Countless people see disputes as destroyers of relationships—at home, in the office, and in the world. Couples fear that conflict...
Sep 9, 2024
“Don’t be fooled by words or the occasional good deed—even serial killers have kind moments.” ~LMB Character is revealed in how a person treats, speaks to, and talks about those they dislike, struggle with, or have conflict with. True character...
Aug 19, 2024
“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
“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 15, 2024
“Speaking ‘in the grey,’ is a recipe for misunderstanding.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Have you ever been upset about someone’s actions that you thought you both had an agreement around? A low-stakes example of this could be you becoming angry at your partner for...
