How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship

How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship

Welcome back guys! In this ep, we talk about why it can be so hard to ask for what you need in a relationship.

We get into where this can come from, how childhood can shape the way we relate to our own needs, and why vulnerability, rejection and the fear of not getting what we ask for can make it easier to stay quiet, over-give or expect our partner to just know.

We also talk about how this can show up through resentment, loneliness, criticism, withdrawal and disconnection, and what it actually looks like to take ownership of your needs and bring them into your relationship.

We're Diving Into:

  • Why we struggle to express our needs

  • How childhood shapes this

  • The vulnerability and fear behind asking

  • How over-giving can lead to resentment

  • What’s being said vs what’s actually being felt

  • How to communicate your needs without attacking

  • Taking ownership of your needs

  • Creating more connection and teamwork

Want to go deeper?

We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships.

Send us a DM if you’d like to explore working together.


Connect with us on socials:

Pete - https://www.instagram.com/petejmclean/

Gee - https://www.instagram.com/gee_gniel/


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/light-prism/stellar

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