It may seem that way. But don’t be fooled. Yes, of course, no other relationship comes with the same burdens of expectation, dependency, and needfulness you experience with your primary partner. But herein lies the saving grace. The expectations you and your partner have of each other may be higher, but so are the potential rewards. Often, I think, we don’t take the time to get clear about our expectations of one another. We don’t get specific about what we need from our partner. Yes, you want him or her to make you feel safe and secure, loved and cared for. But how? What do you actually want
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