Tag Tag: Emotional needs
Jake (name changed) is a hard worker.He shows up, provides, takes care of what needs doing.He doesn’t complain. He doesn’t ask for much. But lately, he’s felt it building—an ache he can’t quite name. He’s exhausted. Irritable. Distant.His partner says… Continue Reading →
Being in a relationship can feel like a dance—sometimes flowing, sometimes clumsy, and sometimes like you’re stepping on your own feet to avoid stepping on theirs. You want to be close.You want to care.But somewhere along the way, you stopped… Continue Reading →
You tell yourself it’s just work—but it doesn’t feel that way. The tension starts before you even log in.You feel your shoulders tighten when a particular name shows up in your inbox.You rehearse conversations in your head, second-guess your tone,… Continue Reading →
Jennifer didn’t even realize she was upset at first. She just felt off. Quiet. Tight in her chest. Like something small had gone wrong—but she couldn’t name what, or why it stuck with her. It started when her partner mentioned… Continue Reading →