“I came to the conclusion that there is an existential moment in your life when you must decide to speak for yourself; nobody else can speak for you.” Martin Luther King Countless people silence their voices in their most important relationships out of fear of the other person’s anger and reactivity. In marriage, when you […]
Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Parent-Ship
“Marriage is a partnership, not a parent-ship. Being the ‘boss’ over the money makes you a parent, not a partner.” ~LMB Finances are a notoriously tricky issue for couples: How much should we save? How much should we spend? What are our financial goals? Should we have joint or separate bank accounts? If one person makes […]
Do You Avoid Conflict?
“Avoiding conflict leads to more significant conflict over time, not less.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Many people believe that avoiding conflict is the best way to protect relationships. Over time though, avoidance harms relationships. When you avoid issues, they build up to overwhelming problems. Minor problems that once were no big deal, over time, become a […]
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