Getting and Asking for What you Want

If you don't ask the answer will always be "No". It is ok to ask for what you want out of the people around you. People are not mind readers tell them what you need from them to be fulfilled. Denying yourself or harboring unrequited feelings will probably turn into resentments in the long run. Don't be afraid of rejection or how the other person might take it, if they cannot find a way of giving you what you want out of a relationship then it is probably not worth it. This goes both ways relationships are not supposed to be one-sided but mutual and reciprocal. To maintain a healthy balance you have to have those lines of communication or all you will be left with is disappointment. You can attract a lot more bees with honey so use positive reinforcement (i.e. I really like it when you show me affection and love in all those special little ways).