Ask and Accept
Taking ownership of your desires is crucial in relationships, whether it's asking for a specific dinner or expressing needs in the bedroom. Courageously voicing what you want doesn’t guarantee you'll get it, but it fosters open communication. Building emotional intelligence is essential to navigate the feelings that arise when your desires aren't met, allowing for flexibility and understanding in your partnership.In this clip
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162: New Relationship Rules
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How does somebody navigate those feelings of not getting what they want? Because obviously, I mean, some people that could cause resentment or they could feel like they're not being heard.
I have a question about this episode Episode 255: Use Your Voice with Samara Bay and this Finding Balance. I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—toward one manager at work. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. What should I do to handle this situation better?
Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?