“Healthy, connected relationships cannot happen without safety on every level.” ~LMB Are you safe towards others? I mean: Are you REALLY safe to others? Are the people in your life tiptoeing around your anger? Is your spouse afraid to be honest about their feelings or upset regarding your actions? Do you justify your anger outbursts […]
You Should Be the Safest Person in the Lives of Your Loved Ones
“You should be the safest person in the lives of your loved ones; without exception.” ~ LMB Anger is a significant problem in far too many relationships. Often, in these partnerships, one person is “hot” while the other tries to “manage the heat.” Managing another person’s heat is not possible. Anger issues show up on […]
Healthy Connection Requires Uncompromised Safety
“Healthy connection can’t happen without emotional and physical safety.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There is a dangerous notion that harshness, reactivity, intense anger, intimidation, and even rage, are okay responses to upsets and conflict. These responses are not okay—in your home, on the job, or in the world. Verbal or physical attacks are harmful, abusive, and damaging—in […]