A relationship is healthy when both people have permission to ask for what they want and need, and they both have permission to say no if they choose.

Love does not mean you never have to ask.

Love does not mean you never say no.

These are lies we’ve been told that falsely paint a picture of what a healthy relationship is.

But equally important is knowing that not asking or not saying no is your fault, not theirs.

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