I've never learned how to be straightforward like that because of my anxiety and empathy. I'm always afraid to hurt their feelings.
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Look at it this way. It’s far MORE empathetic to be straightforward about what you need. Otherwise, you’re actually making a fairly arrogant assumption about what they can and can’t handle, without giving them any say in the matter. It might not be a “lie,” but it is deceptive. And overprotective.
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