Talk about expectations. This can be an elaborate and emotional conversation. It can also be as simple as “Hey, dude. Gym tonight?” You do you. Ask for what you want, but respect their limits. As Betty Martin and Robyn Dalzen share in The Art of Giving and Receiving: when receiving, it’s your job to ask for what you want, communicate expectations, and respect the limits of the giver. When you’re the one giving, respect your limits. In the excitement of “I have something to offer! That somebody wants!” we can forget to ask ourselves if this is okay for us. Set your own policies. Creating
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