If I wait for my partner to give me what I need while he’s waiting for me to give him what he needs, we might both be waiting a long time. This is where self-compassion can come in handy. If you can compassionately validate your own feelings, gently reminding yourself that it’s only natural for you to feel the way you do, you won’t have to speak louder and louder in order to feel heard.
Been here, done this
