May 20, 2024
“Cheating on your spouse or partner is harmful to your partner, family, and yourself; don’t ever minimize the damage of that choice.” ~LMB We live in a world where hookups ups, cheating, affair sites, and sexual liaisons are a daily occurrence. We...
Mar 18, 2024
“Shifting from explaining, minimizing, or justifying your actions to owning their impact can completely change the course of your relationship.” ~LMB There are few things more frustrating, disappointing, or infuriating than constantly having your upsets...
Mar 11, 2024
“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.” — Hafez Become someone who makes those around you feel good about themselves. Regarding relationships, this quote reminds me of the importance of the acronym KISS—Keep It Simple ‘Silly’ (the last ‘S’ is...
Jan 15, 2024
“Support is about being there for others in the way they want you to be, not in the way you think they should want you to be. Some things are not about you.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A key component in support is the ability to step outside of your story and into...
Jul 10, 2023
“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you...
Jan 2, 2023
“Creating healthy relationships is not rocket science: be kind, accountable, and supportive to others while holding others accountable to be the same towards you.” ~LMB This New Year, raise the bar in your relationship. Creating great relationships is not as difficult...
