“Lies undermine the safety of relationships, damaging the foundation of every relationship and culture.” ~LMB A core pillar for creating healthy relationships and cultures is Uncompromising Safety. Safety builds or breaks down trust. A key aspect of safety is honesty. In marriage, dishonesty can happen via a series of small acts (E.g., saying you’re not […]
Seeing Through the Lies: A Cheat Sheet (Part I)
At a time when lies, half-truths and finger pointing are rampant, it’s more important than ever to have a clear head. Our world today seems to be struggling with a crisis of honesty and integrity—starting at the top and trickling down to all levels of humanity. From political leaders to your next-door neighbor, lying seems […]
10 Behaviors that Destroy Healthy Relationships
Creating healthy relationships requires mindfulness, not a PhD. A past mentor of mine use to say to the couples he was working with, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get wet. Don’t blame me for getting wet.” Relationships are the same thing—if you treat those around you poorly, […]