You hesitate before you speak. You soften your voice. You adjust your plans. You hide what you need because you’ve learned that asserting yourself could upset someone you love. In romantic relationships, this is common. Many of us carry fears rooted in attachment patterns, the ways we relate to closeness, safety, and approval. We think setting boundaries will start fights or push our partner away, so we shrink, accommodate, and silently carry resentment. That’s when love star

Healthy relationships are built on a foundation of trust, respect, and communication. One crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy...