“Your decision to silence, bully, appease, or rage, etc., may be “effective” at the moment, but, in the long run, it is like acid eating away at the very core of your relationships and our culture.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Everyone has their “edge”—that knee-jerk move they do when they are at their worst; it is the […]
Speak Your Wants and Needs Directly to Those You Love
“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 […]
Communication 101: Words Matter
Over the years, it seems that being mindful of the way one speaks has become synonymous with being “politically correct,” which, for many people, has become a truly “bad” thing. As you may have witnessed, this repudiation of political correctness has emboldened people to “say it like it is.” No longer should people worry about […]