“Defensiveness is a key predictor of divorce; if you want to be happily married, you had better lose the defensiveness.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Over the years, I’ve realized how utterly uncommon accountability is, and courageous accountability is even less common. Have you noticed this as well? Do you struggle with being accountable? If so, let me […]
Smooth Sailing in Relationships Comes with Knowing How to Navigate Through Storms
“Buying into the message that “Relationships are hard” is a setup for normalizing destructive relationships; don’t buy in. When you know how to maneuver through the storms, relationships can be Smooth Sailing.” ~ LMB Every relationship has conflicts, disagreements, and upsets that you must manage, work through, and repair. Whether you’re talking about parenting, dating, […]
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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