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9. How to define and discuss relationship needs

Dating Intentionally

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How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship

If you feel like your partner should just automatically know what you need and naturally do it without you asking, that's a recipe for resentment. Make your request specific and make sure to give them plenty of praise too. Be ready to get an answer or a reaction you might not like. It doesn't matter if your partner had a bad day or whatever. You can either bring it up when you feel that paying of your needs not being met right in the moment, or you can take a little bit of time to collect your thoughts and approach your partner to talk about it. Like I said earlier, do not overthink the timing. If they say that and they probably won't, you get

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