“In every healthy relationship, it is your job to speak your mind, not the responsibility of others to read your mind.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you get upset when your loved ones don’t do or say something that you believe they should? When your partner doesn’t notice you’re upset or give you a hug when you […]
Stop Excusing and Start Listening
“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 […]
Dare to Be Honest About the Full Picture, Not the Softened Version
“Pretending something is better than it is will not make it better. Dare to be honest about the full picture, not the softened version.” ~LMB I’m often surprised by how many couples come into my office saying, “Things are pretty good, we just need to communicate better,” only to find that things aren’t good at […]
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