“Explaining why you did what you did is a defensive response that creates distance, not repair.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever find yourself responding to someone’s upset about something you did by explaining why you did what you did? Explanations can sound like this: I said that because I knew you wouldn’t listen to […]
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 […]
When You Truly Listen, Others Feel Genuinely Heard
“When you truly listen, others feel genuinely heard; there are few things more connecting than genuine respect for a person’s experience, thoughts, and opinions.” ~ LMB Have you ever had someone repeat the exact words you spoke to them and, yet, seem not to have taken in a word you said? How many times have […]
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