Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room makes the living room uninhabitable over time. ~LMB The “pink elephant” phenomenon is a common term used in the field of addiction that speaks to the frequent pattern of minimizing the seriousness of a person’s addiction—even as it’s wreaking havoc all around them. In essence, this massive […]
The Foundational Principle To Save Your Marriage
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” ~ Albert Einstein A basic, foundational principle for every couple trying to recover from the brink of divorce is: If your partner is leaving you because of your actions, don’t keep doing the actions they are upset about. For example, if your wife is […]
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 […]