“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 […]
Dare to Walk Away When You’re Shown Serious Red Flags
“Ignoring red flags often results in serious long-term consequences. Heed the warnings, don’t run from them.” ~LMB I’m often amazed at the people men and women allow into their lives. There are often so many red flags regarding who people are that you would think more people would heed the warning signs. Instead, though, too […]
Find the Courage to Be Accountable
“Without a healthy dose of humility, accountability is near impossible; find the courage to be accountable.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A damaging core component in relationships is a lack of accountability. Responding to the upset of others by dismissing, minimizing, defending, or blaming the person who is upset are all examples of a lack of accountability. If you […]
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