When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?  Thich Nhat Hanh offers a truth many of us forget. Not being heard is painful, but being pretended to be heard is a deeper sting. The slight nod, the distracted “mm-hmm,” the vague sound that implies attention but lacks substance. We have all done it, and we have all felt it. I still remember a dinner with friends from a few years ago. It was meant to be joyful. We lau

You’re wondering why it has to be so hard. You don’t ask for much—just a bit of thoughtfulness, a little effort, maybe some appreciation. Consideration, you know? Why do you have to beg for consideration? Why do you have to ask for anything at all? You look for ways to show your love, to give, to care. All you want is the same in return. You feel invisible—and it hurts. Friend, I hear you. Emotional Needs: The Core of Connection Emotional needs are a common topic in my coachi

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