“If you have to re-word, justify, or “clean-up” someone’s words, chances are those words were not OK. Listen to the actual words spoken, not what you think, wish, or convince yourself was meant.” ~LMB A common habit I see with couples and quite frankly, our world right now is people excusing, changing, or explaining the […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Abuse and Bullying
“You don’t stop a bully by silencing to their abuse, shrinking to their harshness, or placating to their demands. That’s how you embolden them.” ~LMB The first thing you need to know about bullying behaviors is that you don’t cause them. Ever. Bullies bully. Period. They will bully you, their co-workers, their family, and anyone […]
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 […]
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