“Speaking ‘in the grey,’ is a recipe for misunderstanding.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Have you ever been upset about someone’s actions that you thought you both had an agreement around? A low-stakes example of this could be you becoming angry at your partner for bringing home dinner for everyone rather than cooking a meal. As you both […]
Prevent Your Edge From Harming Your Relationships
“Your decision to silence, bully, appease, or rage, etc., may be “effective” at the moment, but, in the long run, it is like acid eating away at the very core of your relationships and our culture.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Everyone has their “edge”—that knee-jerk move they do when they are at their worst; it is the […]
Speak Your Wants and Needs Directly to Those You Love
“In every healthy relationship, it is your job to speak your mind, not the responsibility of others to read your mind.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you get upset when your loved ones don’t do or say something that you believe they should? When your partner doesn’t notice you’re upset or give you a hug when you […]