How to Express Oneself in the Middle of Intimate Relationships

In the middle of intimacy, our needs may not coincide at that moment. So we've got to be prepared any time we express ourselves vulnerably. We do not take the other person's statement as tho we have to give in and take care of them. That wouldn't be good for either. In fact, i believe it is so powerful that when we have that quality of intimacy, that we can be honest even at the most sensitive times.