“You should be the safest person in the lives of your loved ones; without exception.” ~ LMB Anger is a significant problem in far too many relationships. Often, in these partnerships, one person is “hot” while the other tries to “manage the heat.” Managing another person’s heat is not possible. Anger issues show up on […]
How Do You Respond to Negative Feedback From Others?
“Explaining why you did what you did is a defensive response that creates distance, not repair.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever find yourself responding to someone’s upset about something you did by explaining why you did what you did? Explanations can sound like this: I said that because I knew you wouldn’t listen to […]
Understanding Relationship Complaints: Listen the First Time
“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 respond to their partner’s complaints by dismissing or minimizing […]
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