“Avoiding coming home is a critical sign that you need to fix what’s going on at home.” ~LMB Running from problems doesn’t make them disappear; it creates greater upset and more significant problems. If you’re working late at the office more, going out more with friends, acting grumpy at home, etc., chances are high that […]
Creating Healthy Relationships: Why Emotional Safety Matters
“Healthy, connected relationships cannot happen without safety on every level.” ~LMB Are you safe towards others? I mean: Are you REALLY safe to others? Are the people in your life tiptoeing around your anger? Is your spouse afraid to be honest about their feelings or upset regarding your actions? Do you justify your anger outbursts […]
Avoiding Conflict Makes Intimacy and Connection Near Impossible
“Avoiding conflict makes intimacy and connection near impossible; Dare to have the hard conversations.” ~LMB Few people get excited about conflicts. Disagreeing, arguing, or talking about your upset or someone else’s upset is seldom comfortable. However, talking through difficult issues with grace, compassion, and humility is necessary for mutually fulfilling relationships. Sadly, few people have […]