“Avoiding conflict creates a false sense of security in relationships which is anything but kind; Have the hard conversations.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Far too many believe avoiding difficult conversations protects relationships rather than harms them. However, choosing not to talk about an issue doesn’t mean the issue isn’t a problem. When you dodge even relatively minor […]
Lose the Defensiveness for a Healthy Relationship
“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 […]
Change the Way You View Feedback
“Struggling with conflict has little to do with the content you are talking about and almost everything to do with how you discuss that content.” ~LMB When I tell my clients that conflict is an opportunity and feedback is a gift, they often respond with the following: • “It doesn’t feel like a gift.” • […]
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