“Be the person you wish you were married to, had as a best friend, or was a core influencer in your life; and then, settle for nothing less from others.” ~LMB The best relationships are about teamwork; they have a “we’re in this together” vibe. When one person is upset, the other person is more […]
How to Create Strong, Thriving Relationships
“You can’t create strong, thriving relationships if you’re not relational in them. Be relational and hold others accountable to do the same.” ~LMB The best relationships have genuine respect, compassion, and mutual warm-regard. There is a bottom-line feeling of goodwill between all parties involved, even in the toughest of times. In the best of relationships, […]
Moving from Defensiveness to Accountability
“Responding to someone’s upset by defending, explaining, or minimizing is a bad move every time. Change your moves.” ~LMB Defending your actions seems to have become the new “in” thing to do in relationships these days. The problem, however, is that defensiveness absolutely kills relationships. One of the most common struggles individuals have is defensiveness. If […]