NEW S peaker S eries !
No one wants to feel afraid to be themselves, but the power struggles we enter often have that effect. In “The Go-Giver Marriage,” authors John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann point to this dynamic as a problem in relationships of all types. One of their secrets to a happy relationship is “allowing” the other person to be who they are with an open heart. Have you ever felt like someone goes out of their way to criticize you? It could be a partner who hates how you load the dishwasher, a parent who always has a critical word about your wardrobe, or a boss who complains about inconsequential details. Allowing encourages us to understand when things don’t matter and to let them go. Of course, this principle has limits. Allowing someone to be themselves is not the same as allowing them to walk all over you. Everyone should maintain boundaries and expect others to treat them with respect. However, restrictions are inevitable in some cases. For example, while The Manely Firm tries to allow its employees to work how they see fit, staff must follow the letter of the law, meet key performance indicators, and celebrate the core values. The same is true in co-parenting. Allowing your ex to harm your child or refuse to pay child support is off the table. But most of your and your ex’s parenting differences won’t hurt anyone. Effective co-parents must learn to accept and allow that individuality and remember that doing something differently is not the same as doing it incorrectly. As another example, consider a parent who hates their adult child’s hair color or tattoos. If they decide to be critical, it probably won’t change the child’s mind — but it will cause the child to pull away from the relationship. A parent who allows that same child to make their own decisions and respects their autonomy will build love and trust. While this may be the trickiest “secret” in the Manns’ book, the goal is to allow as much as possible. Shelia Manely recently shared the best parenting advice she ever received: “Don’t say no unless you have a really good cause.” Applying that same strategy to all relationships can improve how we relate to each other and transform our lives. How Ending Power Struggles Improves Our Lives T he A rt of A llowing
Yep, that’s what we do! The Manely Firm’s coveted Speaker Series continues, available to current clients only every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. The series has been a HUGE success and we are thrilled to offer this valuable service to our clients. Check out our list of upcoming speakers below. All current clients are welcome and encouraged to join us every Wednesday evening as we continue to provide our clients with helpful resources to reach their very best tomorrow. If you are a current client and did not receive an email invitation to join, please call our office at 770-421-0808 and ask for Vivian Pascual for information on registration. Don’t miss it! “I needed this. I was struggling today and now I feel so empowered.” -TMF Client Speaker Series Attendee
Sept. 27- William King: Adoptions
Oct. 4- Jennifer Herold: Creator of Your Own Life and Destiny
Oct. 11- Cherish De la Cruz: Top Five Mistakes Families Facing Conflict Make When Planning Their Estate
Oct. 18- Michael Manely: Family Law — What Impacts Our Clients Most
Oct. 25- John and Ana Mann: Five Secrets to a Lasting Relationship
3
Call for a Consultation: ( 866) 245-5685
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator