“The old rules that place males and females in gender straight-jackets are devastating relationships. Change the rules.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Many relationship issues stem from caustic gender “rules.” More men than you can imagine struggle with being emotionally connected after a lifetime of messaging telling them to “be tough,” don’t feel, and have sex with women but […]
Turning a Blind Eye to Harmful Behavior Is Being Complicit to That Behavior
“Rationalizing, defending, covering up, denying, and turning a blind eye to harmful behavior is being complicit to that behavior. Don’t ever be complicit.” ~LMB When you explain away, justify, or turn your back on harmful acts, you open the door for those acts to continue and to worsen. Each time you do any of the […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Abuse and Bullying
“You don’t stop a bully by silencing to their abuse, shrinking to their harshness, or placating to their demands. That’s how you embolden them.” ~LMB The first thing you need to know about bullying behaviors is that you don’t cause them. Ever. Bullies bully. Period. They will bully you, their co-workers, their family, and anyone […]