Category: Communication & Boundaries

There’s a difference between having needs and being needy. Most people have spent years confusing the two. The Word That Does a Lot of Damage “Needy” is one of the most loaded words in modern dating. It gets used as a shorthand for someone who asks for too much, wants too much reassurance, takes up…

Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re the reason relationships last. The Fear That Keeps People From Setting Them There’s a particular anxiety that shows up in the early stages of a relationship — the fear that asking for what you need will make you seem difficult. High-maintenance. Too much. So you don’t say anything when something bothers…