“Hey. I realize part of this is my fault because I didn’t communicate this [admitting fault], but I was hurt that you didn’t interact with others more at the book launch [non-blaming expression of feelings]. I know you probably didn’t realize I wanted this [assuming positive intent], and I appreciate that you flew across the country to attend [perspective taking], but I would have loved it if you got to know other people there [non-blaming expression of need].”
