by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Why is it that the things you want the most are the hardest to ask for from your partner? In domestic abuse therapy, I see people come into treatment knowing what they want from their partner and intentionally avoiding directly asking for it from him/her.

It’s like…if they don’t ask, they don’t have to be concerned about the rejection they may feel in not getting what they request. So, instead they hide behind holding their fantasy that their partner should know “the want” and “the how” of their desires.

To read the complete article, please visit Abusive Relationship Help – Why You Don’t Ask for What You Want in Abusive Relationships 

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