Dec 9, 2024 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships, Relationships
“The saying, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t,” keeps many women in unhappy relationships.” ~LMB The belief in “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t” is a powerful force that keeps many women stuck. Sally, for example, is in a...
Oct 28, 2024 | Communication, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships, Relationships
Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room makes the living room uninhabitable over time. ~LMB The “pink elephant” phenomenon is a common term used in the field of addiction that speaks to the frequent pattern of minimizing the seriousness of a...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 29, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships, Relationships
“Doing the same thing expecting different results will leave you disappointed every time. If you’re unhappy, change your moves.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A great definition of insanity is “Doing the same behaviors over and over again, expecting different...
