Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Are You Communicating Your Needs… or Expecting People to Guess?

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Mind-reading isn’t communication.
A lot of relationship frustration comes from:
- unspoken expectations
- hoping someone “just knows”
- not clearly expressing needs
Healthy relationships need honesty and clarity.
14 May 5AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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