For many years, I struggled to communicate my needs with romantic partners. I was often hurt and frustrated in those relationships because I didn't know how to express what I wanted from them in a way they could respond to positively. I began to learn more about myself, about relationships, and about the different ways that men and women operate. With my husband, I have learned how to not only understand my own feelings and desires, but also how to express those things in a way that he can be receptive to.