“If you have to re-word, justify, or “clean-up” someone’s words, chances are those words were not OK. Listen to the actual words spoken, not what you think, wish, or convince yourself was meant.” ~LMB A common habit I see with couples and quite frankly, our world right now is people excusing, changing, or explaining the […]
Great Relationships Feel Safe To Come Home To
“Safety is a pre-requisite for great relationships. Be safe to come home to–always.” ~LMB Great relationships feel good to come home to. They are the bomb shelter that protects you from the outside storms. This is as true in times of conflict as it is in times of peace. Most people know that it’s not okay […]
The Basic Principle To Save Your Marriage
“Insanity: “doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.” ~ Albert Einstein Don’t be insane. A basic, foundational principle for every couple trying to recover from the brink of divorce is: If your partner is leaving you because of your actions, don’t keep doing the actions they are upset about. For example, if […]