Jan 27, 2026
“Normalizing violence in your home, on the job, or in the world harms individuals, teams, nations, and our world.” ~LMB Radically New Relationships™ are built on solid foundations of mutual respect, equality, kindness, and accountability. Sadly, far too...
Dec 9, 2024
“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
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
“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
“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
“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...
