“If you are unable to say no, then your yes is not a yes. Saying no is vital to healthy relationships; find the courage to speak it.” ~LMB Occasionally saying yes to something you do not honestly want to do is okay; after all, relationships are about give and take. Too much giving and agreeing to things […]
Dare to Be Honest About the Full Picture, Not the Softened Version
“Pretending something is better than it is will not make it better. Dare to be honest about the full picture, not the softened version.” ~LMB I’m often surprised by how many couples come into my office saying, “Things are pretty good, we just need to communicate better,” only to find that things aren’t good at […]
Find The Strength To Clear Your Lens
“Allowing yourself only to see what you want to see and hear what you want to hear will harm you every time. Dare to see the entire picture, not just the bright spots.” ~LMB You can’t create healthy relationships if you’re looking at them through a tainted lens. When the hairs on the back of […]