If you feel like you’re asking for too much in your relationship, you aren’t alone. Most people who question their needs are experiencing emotional neglect, inconsistent effort, or misalignment — not excessive expectations. Healthy relationships include mutual effort, emotional responsiveness, and basic consideration. When those are missing, it can trigger self-doubt, especially if your partner responds defensively.
Read MoreYou’ve talked. You’ve cried. You’ve bent yourself in half and then some. You’ve read the books, sent the articles, initiated the conversations, begged, explained, reassured, softened your delivery, and turned yourself inside out trying to be understood. You’ve done everything you know how to do to help your partner see what you need. And still, here you are…
Read MoreIf you ever feel like you have to earn love by shrinking yourself, over-giving or tolerating what doesn’t feel good—you’re not alone. So many of us were taught that being chosen is the prize, and being agreeable is the path to it. But here’s the truth: real love doesn’t require you to abandon yourself.
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