Communicate your needs

People tend to feel badly about themselves when they feel powerless to get their needs met. 

Clarify for yourself what you need and don't expect others to fulfill your every want. What people, places, or experiences are must-haves to live a fulfilling life? What aspects of your life—if r...

To have a successful and productive conversation with your partner about your needs and desires:

• Timing is everything. Set a time aside together that is free of distractions, relatively peaceful, and not when you are overtired.
• Remember, you're on th...

• Identify the feeling. Anger? Grief? Sadness?
  
• Go ahead and cry if you need to. No shame. It’s healthy.
  
• Identify what you could have done better.
  
• Forgive yourself and other people involved.
  
• Tell somebody close to you how you feel.
  
• Don...