Great relationships have an ease about them; a steady dance of support, upset, repair, sprinkled with reciprocity, compassion, and accountability—Master the “ease.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Relationships do not have to be difficult, love doesn’t need to hurt, and marriage should not be a battlefield. However, countless songs will tell you differently, as will many people—including professionals. This […]
Taking in Critical Feedback—Without Defensiveness—Is a Superpower
“Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt and be accountable for how their actions contributed to that hurt, you will feel […]
You Do What You Do Because You Choose To; Choose Wisely
“You do what you do because you choose to; choose wisely.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever tell yourself that you do what you do because others make you? Perhaps you think you yell because your partner doesn’t listen, or you’re I because your partner gets angry, or you don’t tell others the truth because they can’t […]