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A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #2: Dismissiveness

A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #2: Dismissiveness

Dec 8, 2025 | Anger, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Your partner’s experiences are important because they say they are—not when you decide they are.” ~LMB Disagreements in relationships are normal, healthy, and to be expected. However, disagreeing is different than being told your opinions, experiences,...
A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

Nov 10, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“It’s impossible to have emotional intimacy with someone who is unsafe to be honest with.” ~LMB Expressing anger safely is healthy. In fact, anger can be a potent motivator for powerful change, growth, and even connection. However, the key...
Choosing Wisely: The Most Important Gift to Your Future Self

Choosing Wisely: The Most Important Gift to Your Future Self

Nov 3, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Choosing wisely means valuing your future enough to walk away from what threatens it.” ~LMB Choosing your life partner is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make. This choice has the potential to impact every day of your life going forward,...
The Real Reason Relationships End: It’s Not Just One Straw

The Real Reason Relationships End: It’s Not Just One Straw

May 19, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“In relationships, the “straw that breaks the camel’s back” is often not a single event—it’s the unending, repetitive pattern of thousands of similar “straws” playing out over the years.” ~LMB In your marriage, you may...
The Cost of Lies in Relationships

The Cost of Lies in Relationships

Jan 20, 2025 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Lies undermine the safety of relationships, damaging the foundation of every relationship and culture.” ~LMB A core pillar for creating healthy relationships and cultures is Uncompromising Safety. Safety builds or breaks down trust. A key aspect of safety is honesty....
Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

Oct 15, 2024 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Saving your marriage requires changing the behaviors that caused its downfall.” ~LMB A common mistake when trying to win back a spouse is bringing them flowers, writing them heartfelt notes, or sending long e-mails professing your love. Sadly, unless your...
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