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Episode 154

Three Strategies for Getting Your Needs Met in an Intimate Relationship

December 10, 20240 min read

Do you struggle to feel like your needs are getting met in your primary relationship?

In this episode, Sharon discusses three levels of expressing your needs to your partner—invitation, request, and demand — and how each approach is based on how important the issue is to you. Consider these three tools to frame requests in a way that fosters collaboration and mutual respect, helping your partner feel engaged and successful in meeting your needs.

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