“Frequently telling others what to do and how to do it is controlling. Control decimates relationships.” ~LMB Are you frequently critiquing the looks, actions, and words, of those around you? When others do things for you, do you repeatedly tell them how they could’ve done it better? Do you find yourself often complaining about what others […]
Avoid These 10 Relationship Blockers
Relationships can fuel your life or drain your life. Which they do is up to you. Too often, people take a victim position in their relationships, waiting for others to change. Life doesn’t work that way. You have the power to change you, not others. Look at the list below and check for relationship blockers […]
The 5 Most Common Edges (Part II)
As I wrote last week, our “edge” is that relationally-dysfunctional move we do in times of stress or conflict—when we are reactive rather than mindful. Last week I spoke about defensiveness and acting passive-aggressive (https://lisamerlobooth.com/5-common-edges-part/. Below are the remaining three most common edges: 1. Rage: Raging shows up as any or all of the following: […]