When someone is not willing to engage in respectful conversation, taking healthy action is more effective than continuing to talk to someone who is not listening to you
Most people are capable of learning and changing behavior when the consequences for not changing are significant enough
Protecting a spouse's wellbeing and future is not selfish—it is an act of love and responsibility
Making decisions based on evidence rather than (blind) hope leads to better outcomes
Setting boundaries does not mean you don't love someone; it means you love them enough to hold them accountable
Fear of someone's reaction should not be the primary (or sole) driver of decision-making in family relationships
Verbal reminders without behavioral consequences rarely produce lasting change
It is possible to be both compassionate and firm in setting limits with adult children
When you say your words over and over again to a person who is disregarding your words, you participate in minimizing the effect and weight of your words