why does asking for your needs make it feel disingenuous

Do you avoid asking for your needs in a relationship or friendship because then it feels like they're only doing it because you asked and not because the wanted to? Do you hate that you feel that way? Do you wish you could be more open to letting people grow for you? In this episode, we talk about the difficulty of accepting that someone is willing to try for you, why things aren't as black and white as they seem, and how to feel better about asking for your needs in relationships. Enjoy!