“Explaining why you did something doesn’t erase the impact, repair the hurt, or change the outcome.” ~LMB Have you fallen into the habit of explaining your actions rather than repairing the hurt those actions caused? Do any of these responses sound familiar? Spouse: “I’m disappointed that I can’t count on you to follow through on what […]
Is this frustrating behavior playing out in your relationship?
Weekly Tip: Changing from explaining, minimizing, or justifying your actions to owning the impact your actions cause changes the trajectory of your relationship. There are few things more frustrating, disappointing, or infuriating than constantly having your upsets responded to with statements like: Why are you making such a big deal out of that? It’s not […]
Out With the Old; In With the New
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” ~Martin Luther King The harder you work to “keep the peace,” shut down conflict and avoid having difficult conversations, the more you guarantee a lack of true peace—in your home and in yourself. Walking on eggshells, silencing, avoiding, or pretending […]
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