“Support is about being there for others in the way they want you to be, not in the way you think they should want you to be. Some things are not about you.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A key component in support is the ability to step outside of your story and into the other person’s. Stepping outside […]
The Work in Healthy Relationships Is Allowing Others to Be Themselves
“The work in healthy relationships is pushing yourself to appreciate, learn from, and embrace differences, not erase them.” ~LMB Recognizing and embracing people for who they are is a powerful act of humanity, love, and acceptance. However, allowing others to be themselves, especially when that is very different than you, is also very difficult. This […]
Respond to Accountability with Appreciation
“Accountability is courageous; take the time to acknowledge it when it comes your way.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When someone in your life acknowledges their behaviors, admits their mistakes, and commits to changing their actions in the future, your job is to respond with appreciation, not more complaint. For example, let’s say your spouse responds to your […]
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