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30 Sep 2026

Why Do I Have to Ask? The Resentment that Grows When We Expect People to Notice What We Need

Mary Baker blogpost assertiveness, Boundaries, Communication, emotional needs, healthy relationships, personal growth, relationship communication, resentment, self-awareness, Unspoken Expectations

There’s a very human feeling of: Why should I have to ask him to help? He can see what needs to be done. Why should I have to tell her I need support? She knows what I’m going through. Why do I have to ask them to check in? If they cared, wouldn’t they want […]