7 Surprising Signs Happy Women Use to Hide Crushing Loneliness, According to Psychology
So we say, “I’m fine.”
We make others comfortable.
We never ask for emotional support.
We put their feelings first and convince ourselves that’s maturity.
But according to a study in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, people who habitually suppress their emotional needs in close relationships report significantly lower satisfaction and deeper feelings of disconnection.
This doesn’t mean being needy or demanding. It means being honest about what you need emotionally—whether it’s comfort, space, conversation, or reassurance.
