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I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between what we want and what we need, and how easy it can be to confuse the two. A want often points to something we would like to have or happen, while a need can tell us something deeper about what we are experiencing.

We spend so much of our lives investing in our relationships with other people. We think about how to become a better partner, friend, parent, colleague, or family member. We work to communicate more effectively, navigate conflict, and show up for the people we care about.

Most of us were never taught how to sit with uncomfortable emotions. For a long time, I was uncomfortable with emotions that weren’t joy, happiness, or excitement.