Navigating Emotional Expression in Relationships

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Episode 2724:

Alysha Jeney explores the stigma around being labeled “too needy” in relationships, showing how fear of rejection often leads people to suppress their true needs. She emphasizes that wanting reassurance and security is natural, and the key lies in expressing these needs vulnerably and responsibly, creating space for deeper connection rather than conflict.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/too-needy/

Quotes to ponder:

“You have the right to feel secure in your relationship, and believe it or not, we have to work together in order to achieve mutual security!”

“You will always be perceived as ‘too needy’ or too much if you choose to not express your fears and needs in a calm, vulnerable way.”

“This version of requesting your needs is not ‘too needy;’ they are normal and healthy.”

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