“Hurting someone to teach them a lesson for hurting you, creates an endless loop of hurt.” ~LMB I remember hearing a mother speaking to another mother about how to stop her child from biting. She told her, “You need to show her what it feels like and bite her so she feels how much it […]
Taking in Critical Feedback—Without Defensiveness—Is a Superpower
“Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt and be accountable for how their actions contributed to that hurt, you will feel […]
Great Relationships Feel Good to Come Home To
“Great relationships feel good to come home to.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Countless people wonder if the relationship they’re in is the “right” one. They ask themselves questions like: Did they choose the “right” person? Do they make enough money? Are they motivated enough? Do they have the potential to be successful? Are they attractive, kind, funny, […]