Need for Clear Expression of Feelings in Relationships

TLDR

• Psychologists have long emphasised that healthy communication involves expressing feelings and needs clearly instead of expecting a partner to guess them.
• Saying, “I’m overwhelmed today,” “I need your support,” or “Can we spend a few minutes together?” may feel vulnerable, but those honest words leave far less room for misunderstanding than silence ever will.
• He simply misunderstood what I needed because I had never clearly expressed it.