Quiet Confidence = REAL Confidence! 10 steps to Become ✨Magnetic✨

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  • Confidence is key, but how do you actually become confident? Here are 10 tangible tips you can follow to become the best and most confident version of yourself!
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    timestamps:
    00:00 - 1:36 intro
    1:36 - 3:39 keep your own promises
    3:39 - 4:57 get to know yourself
    4:57 - 6:14 building a positive self-image
    6:14 - 7:38 crafting positivity
    7:38 - 8:20 stop being a victim
    8:20 - 9:36 slow down
    9:36 -12:11 understand your needs
    12:11 - 14:45 create strong boundaries
    14:45 - 15:44 trust your intuition
    15:44 - 17:17 make happiness your biggest priority
    17:17 - 17:58 good luck
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Komentáře • 225

  • @layladilajla
    @layladilajla Před 3 hodinami +401

    My 3 steps to better self-confidence
    1- work on yourself
    2- eat healthy, drink a lot of water and have a good sleep
    3- Read the book Womens magic truths on borlest
    I'm very surprised how few people know about this book when my friend recommended it to me it took me 1 day just to read it and I was blown away it's the best thing I've read lately My self-confidence has increased to the maximum

  • @liz9657
    @liz9657 Před 11 měsíci +246

    Your point about the happiest people being the most willing to share just really hit me. It’s so true that self-loathing people have a scarcity mindset, are super competitive, and feel crappy when they see others’ good fortune. Speaking from experience here, lol. And the victim mentality folds right in. Thanks for sharing this video!!

  • @samotivationbysami
    @samotivationbysami Před 10 měsíci +9

    Anytime I’ve compared myself to others, I’ve felt less than. Until I realized that the only person I should compare myself to, is the person I was yesterday. No matter what you compare, you will always find someone richer, better looking than you, has a nicer car, has a better (fill in the blanks). And it's totally pointless. When I began focusing on the idea of going to bed better than I woke up, basically making sure that throughout day I do things that make a better version than the one who woke up that morning, then life really began to change for me. Focus on you and your own progress. Run your own marathon!

  • @onemorething123
    @onemorething123 Před 10 měsíci +27

    Your point about boundaries with partners is so true. Recently ended a relationship when a man crossed a boundary a few times. I finally said hey, enough, stop it. Period. He got all bent out of shape. I told him if he can't respect what is clearly a line for me, then I'm moving on. And yes, I was prepared for the relationship to end, which it did. It didn't kill me. It simply reinforced what I will accept and NOT accept in a relationship.

  • @shekhargupta6718
    @shekhargupta6718 Před 10 měsíci +7

    It is quite obvious & natural too that at some stage of your life you come across these things like feeling sad or a lack of confidence, especially after a big milestone accomplishment , feeling bored, loss of meaning or purpose in life,feeling unfulfilled,feelings of nostalgia, excessively thinking about the past, making impulse actions, feelings of regret. But as I have been closely following you through your vlogs, I strongly feel that you would surely over come your anxiety & so called midlife crisis thing.

  • @celinapaige8974
    @celinapaige8974 Před 11 měsíci +101

    1)KEEP A PROMISE, BUILD SO MUCH CONFIDENCE
    Example: Saving $15,000 a year will make you feel more confident and help you stick to your word.
    Choose one thing that you will commit to for three weeks, such as writing down three things you are grateful for in the morning or doing workouts.
    2)GET TO KNOW YOURSELF
    Start journaling to explore your thoughts and feelings.
    Make a long list of activities or experiences and try them out. Afterward, write down why you liked or didn't like each one, considering various factors.
    3)WRITE THREE DIFFERENT LISTS
    Reflect on your past successes and contributions.
    Identify and acknowledge your strengths.
    Recognize your potentials and areas where you have room to grow.
    4)ACTIVELY CREATE A POSITIVE OUTLOOK
    Embrace a positive mindset and believe that good things happen to you.
    Practice gratitude by focusing on the little things that bring you joy, even on difficult days.
    Make a conscious effort to minimize complaints and instead focus on the positive. It takes practice, just like building a muscle.
    5)STOP BEING A VICTIM
    Practice resilience and acknowledge that while certain things may have happened to you and sucked, you are determined to move forward and not let them limit your life.
    6)HOW YOU APPEAR TO THE WORLD
    Pay attention to your posture and maintain good posture.
    Slow down your pace, whether it's walking or talking.
    Practice entering a room by looking around slowly before proceeding in your intended direction.
    When asking uncomfortable questions, speak slowly and confidently, without feeling obligated to answer if it makes you uncomfortable. Slowing down will make you appear more confident.
    7)GET TO KNOW YOUR NEEDS
    Be confident in expressing your needs to others.
    For example, say, "I need you to hold me because I'm feeling really sad," or "I need you to pay a little more attention to me because I'm feeling off today."
    8)ACTIVELY IDENTIFY WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, EVEN IN SMALL WAYS
    Imagine your perfect working environment, friendships, or relationships, and write about them in a journal.
    Allow yourself to dream and have fun envisioning your ideal future.
    9)CREATE STRONG BOUNDARIES
    Recognize that valuable things are not easily obtained by everyone, just like exclusive brands like Hermes. Seek high-value and amazing friends, as this is your sacred space that you don't want to compromise.
    Communicate your boundaries clearly, especially with men, and be prompt and assertive. For example, say, "I don't like it when you do XYZ because it's disrespectful." Stick to your boundaries as only you can uphold them.
    10) ASK YOURSELF WHAT SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEMSELVES WOULD DO
    Trust your intuition and honor the first answer that comes to mind.
    11) FOLLOW YOUR HAPPINESS and pursue the things that bring you joy and fulfillment.

    • @yeidiinsane
      @yeidiinsane Před 11 měsíci +1

      🫶

    • @SahraSv
      @SahraSv Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you ❤

    • @a320nick
      @a320nick Před 8 měsíci

      Saving 15,000 a year LOL - Do you live on the planet Zob? Is there a shuttle to Zob in the near future, can we pick one up at a normal bus stop or will a Limo pop round to collect us?

    • @katrinalewis9260
      @katrinalewis9260 Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you

    • @AllesandraNoelle
      @AllesandraNoelle Před 7 měsíci

      This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @rikki7953
    @rikki7953 Před rokem +261

    I resonated so much with this. It’s like a mix of self love and no bullshit mentality. Exactly the balance I need. Listening on repeat!

    • @NikasInnerBeauty
      @NikasInnerBeauty  Před rokem +12

      Awhh thank youu! I really appreciate the feedback ❤️

    • @andresrunnerrunning4799
      @andresrunnerrunning4799 Před 11 měsíci +4

      🎉

    • @Supr93
      @Supr93 Před 5 měsíci

      I’m I not in 😢 Play with the your friends in on your a the phone own game and in on then it their cousins in are your home and your you so they I are don't 😅

  • @majaserratoorozco7450
    @majaserratoorozco7450 Před 11 měsíci +51

    Finally someone who actually tells me how to feel confidentI wish we were taught this at school

    • @garritts
      @garritts Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hold yourself to a higher level of accountability than any one else, then meet and exceed that level. And most important, actually give a shit.

  • @iuliac3087
    @iuliac3087 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I agree. Confidence is quiet! Insecurity is Loud

  • @hannahmathilda7101
    @hannahmathilda7101 Před 11 měsíci +9

    My husband is a wonderful person, but he also has faults. I used to not know how to communicate my boundaries and sometimes in confrontation, he’d successfully overargue me. But I learned to be straightforward and I think I’m only straightforward now because I’ve learned to deal with the discomfort of unraveling my emotions-what is fact and what is fiction. I believe my confidence in communication derived from knowing what I was particularly feeling and where my emotions arose from. I believe confidence results from unconditional self compassion ❤😊

  • @solemgameinsights
    @solemgameinsights Před 10 měsíci +3

    You seem to be a person who know what you teach, that makes what you say impactful.

  • @user-nv2rg3kv8t
    @user-nv2rg3kv8t Před 10 měsíci +3

    Making your happiness your biggest priority isn't selfish..I needed to hear that

  • @ManiGupta49
    @ManiGupta49 Před 11 měsíci +67

    Useful and meaningful tips! I’d like to add: be true to yourself.
    If you feel certain emotion, acknowledge it. Take responsibility for your actions and don’t cloud your words by saying something that you don’t mean or isn’t true. Be direct and open with oneself is one of the keys to be confident.
    Also, When we keep on dodging or escaping what is not favourable, our confidence shatters. Facing the problems is also important.
    I know it takes time to be confident, it doesn’t happen overnight. We all are imperfect and progress always holds an upper hand than perfection 😊

  • @vishalogan1453
    @vishalogan1453 Před 11 měsíci +39

    A video that ACTUALLY gives you the action steps to the desired state of being confident! Thank you!!

  • @makatangpuyat_
    @makatangpuyat_ Před 10 měsíci +2

    The "what i need" list will definitely make me more sad because most things and ppl that I need is not always available or just unreachable for me to have it. Even a simple hug, i know I will never have that since I was raised in a tough family where showing support or love is cringy 😞

  • @nathananderson8720
    @nathananderson8720 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my CZcams channel 6 months ago about self development. Now I have 345 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

  • @khadijarh7742
    @khadijarh7742 Před rokem +1

    Perfect timing. Thank you 💕💕

  • @dailyinspiration805
    @dailyinspiration805 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the practical tips!!! Love it

  • @jessicayoung8835
    @jessicayoung8835 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you!!!❤❤ needed to hear this today

  • @leastidyworld4365
    @leastidyworld4365 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I would be very interested in a series where you go into more detail on each of the points.

  • @dealeandri9542
    @dealeandri9542 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very thoughtful advices! Thank you

  • @MariaPerez-kc8uo
    @MariaPerez-kc8uo Před 10 měsíci +5

    You’re right about not being a victim. I learned this early on in my 20 ‘s people with a victim mentality can never take responsibility it’s always someone else’s fault.

  • @josephinekalds1688
    @josephinekalds1688 Před 11 měsíci +15

    Love this video, it feels so warm and like an older sister giving me good practical advice ❤

  • @Freespiritflowyoga
    @Freespiritflowyoga Před 11 měsíci +1

    Loved this 💕 Thank you! 🙏✨🧡

  • @IlanPerera
    @IlanPerera Před 11 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts- its very inspiring to be a better version of our selves ❤

  • @cithaamanda4998
    @cithaamanda4998 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Love it! Easy to understand, you're making good and clear points, and it's doable. Keep doing what you're doing, you're changing someone's life

  • @selin3282
    @selin3282 Před 11 měsíci

    Really loved this!! Thank you so much for sharing ☺️❤️

  •  Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love this video so much ❤ just what I needed to hear and work on. Prioritize our own happiness is key!

  • @JaneG
    @JaneG Před 11 měsíci +3

    this video is gold, so well-put together!

  • @travelfinanceandmore
    @travelfinanceandmore Před 10 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love your mindset

  • @ni6141
    @ni6141 Před rokem +3

    Really useful! Really love the three list tip 😊

  • @SycamoreLane
    @SycamoreLane Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved this video 💗 thank you!

  • @GypsyWitchCreations
    @GypsyWitchCreations Před 11 měsíci +4

    This is magical advice, and something I reallllllly needed to hear right now

  • @esthervolkening3568
    @esthervolkening3568 Před 11 měsíci +22

    Sounded really helpful and just wrote all the tips down in a list to work through it 🤗
    I'd love for you to make a video on the stop bein a victim point ❤

  • @cb1623
    @cb1623 Před 10 měsíci

    Very insightful points. This is the real key to confidence.

  • @amyandrews4803
    @amyandrews4803 Před 11 měsíci

    Just added all of these ideas to journal! Thank you!

  • @diegogonzalez4820
    @diegogonzalez4820 Před 11 měsíci

    this really helped boost my confidence thanks Nika

  • @4eburawka18
    @4eburawka18 Před rokem +4

    I've missed you 😊
    Your energy itself in this video is so much about the confidence 😊

  • @angiem2375
    @angiem2375 Před 11 měsíci +6

    This is great content! Thank you so much for this video, I love how you talk about knowing your character and your needs. Accepting ourselves in huge.

  • @jessf5366
    @jessf5366 Před rokem +2

    I've missed you and your vibes so much 💕

  • @tuma0000
    @tuma0000 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you Gorgeous I love how you approach the confidence steps in that simple way, appreciate it 🙄🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @kamilamaciejewska8746
    @kamilamaciejewska8746 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this video ❤️

  • @mariapaulavilela947
    @mariapaulavilela947 Před 10 měsíci

    Love it❤ Thank you!!!

  • @vanellyc4972
    @vanellyc4972 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank youuuu so so so much for this video its helping so so much!

  • @da.ch__
    @da.ch__ Před 11 měsíci

    This is what I needed. Thank you

  • @flowerroad.1139
    @flowerroad.1139 Před 11 měsíci +1

    OMG I LOVE YOU!!!❤
    i didn't know i needed this video but apparently i do i love it so so much
    thank you 🙏 ❤

  • @thealex3553
    @thealex3553 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this video ❤

  • @NilanjanNeelSarkar
    @NilanjanNeelSarkar Před 10 měsíci

    very nice! you have a very positive vibe!

  • @hyeah6696
    @hyeah6696 Před 5 měsíci

    This is my favorite on youtube, you are the best!❤

  • @alishi.s
    @alishi.s Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much! 🤍

  • @antoinettedamiano6890
    @antoinettedamiano6890 Před 11 měsíci

    This was great! Thank you

  • @marielniegos5054
    @marielniegos5054 Před 3 měsíci

    I am so glad I came across your video! Literally I could listen to you all day! I have implemented listening to you at the gym while I workout and it felt so good, working on myself again mentally and physically. I just want to say, thank you so much you're incredible❤

  • @cutehandlename7
    @cutehandlename7 Před 11 měsíci

    thank you i love thisssss

  • @bermanida4881
    @bermanida4881 Před 11 měsíci

    Love it! You are gorgeous!

  • @miav7160
    @miav7160 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Some of the best advices! As a nurse, I have seen so many bad things happened to good people that I am over the victim mentality. I realized Life isn’t fair! Sometimes you just have to suck it up and keep going!

  • @dammisen7599
    @dammisen7599 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent advice ❤

  • @amayramlew
    @amayramlew Před 10 měsíci +1

    this video might have changed my life in very epic ways. this is perfection - i cant thank you enough for your incredible content!

  • @MalikWaQaS-rf4oy
    @MalikWaQaS-rf4oy Před 9 měsíci +2

    It was superb video. very precise and it covers up all the things that are required for being confident and building a healthy lifestyle.

  • @motivemystic
    @motivemystic Před 4 měsíci

    Wow! This video couldn't have come at a better time! Confidence is something I constantly strive to improve, and these 10 steps seem so practical and easy to follow. I love how the video emphasizes that true confidence comes from within and shows us how to embrace our authentic selves. Can't wait to start implementing these tips and become magnetic! Thank you for sharing this valuable advice! 🌟

  • @josedee7602
    @josedee7602 Před 8 měsíci +9

    i only here for study english

  • @noone4133
    @noone4133 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was actually useful thank youu

  • @emmabodegom3875
    @emmabodegom3875 Před 10 měsíci

    Finally a good video about confidence🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @bielchristo
    @bielchristo Před 8 měsíci

    Wow. I am so impressed with you. All the things resonated so much. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @sarahbater9069
    @sarahbater9069 Před rokem +1

    Loved this video x

  • @Juliana.moraes
    @Juliana.moraes Před 8 měsíci

    First time I've seen a video that really helps, I loved it, thank you.

  • @emmaberger3748
    @emmaberger3748 Před 10 měsíci

    I wasn’t sure about this video but it’s actually super helpful and so many great ideas! ❤

  • @Amberbrea1000
    @Amberbrea1000 Před 11 měsíci

    That colour blue is simply divine on you!!

  • @kristinandj
    @kristinandj Před rokem +1

    Thank you for these reminders !

  • @alayne2997
    @alayne2997 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow great actionable tips!

  • @dilove335
    @dilove335 Před rokem

    Amazing video also these are great tips!!!

  • @DISHA-dh1em
    @DISHA-dh1em Před 10 měsíci

    Thankewwsss Girl...!!💕

  • @JessicaMillerNashville
    @JessicaMillerNashville Před 5 měsíci

    My favorite thing about your channel is you give us Work to do! You don’t just sit there, and give advice, but you give actionable steps to take, and I love this about you!

  • @prerza
    @prerza Před 11 měsíci

    i genuinely loved this,

  • @nataliamontero2850
    @nataliamontero2850 Před 11 měsíci +41

    i love how actionable these points are. i appreciate this video coming at the right time. i relate to these mindsets and i am taking action ✨ thank you!!!

    • @NikasInnerBeauty
      @NikasInnerBeauty  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Awh thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful 💕

  • @aasseoulynpjm3209
    @aasseoulynpjm3209 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Same here! I'm not even sure if other people who says "Just be Confident or Love Yourself" know what do they really mean. I'm so happy to come across to your video! You really took time to analyze and understand how to convey the message properly. I will definitly get back to this video whenever I feel I lost track with my confidence hihi. Thank you. A new sub here :)

  • @syedarumana5298
    @syedarumana5298 Před 10 měsíci

    This video is gold❤ thnks girl❤

  • @tragn123
    @tragn123 Před 8 měsíci

    Your video improves myself and my English so much as well

  • @mycabrown6897
    @mycabrown6897 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you very much for this video. It is really helping me

  • @user-ve3py7lx2n
    @user-ve3py7lx2n Před rokem +6

    This video came in perfect time! Thank you so much.

  • @starrybell
    @starrybell Před 10 měsíci +11

    I love how real and practical these tips are, thanks for sharing them! I disagree with tip number 10 about making you happiness your first priority. The harder we reach for happiness, the more it flees our grasp. So many philosophers, great thinkers, and just regular people as well have come to this conclusion. I know this is counter intuitive, but so many things in life work like this. I believe it works like this because so many times, what we think will make us happy is just something that gives us instant gratification but is not good for us in the long run, i.e. getting drunk frequently, watching movies/tv shows all day, eating junk food every day, etc. Instead, the things that we dread such as writing that essay, working out, being mindful of what we eat, etc, are the ones that really benefit us and will give us a happier life. I do agree with the rest of the tips tho, and I would love to read the opinions of others!

    • @Sofia-cx9dq
      @Sofia-cx9dq Před 9 měsíci +2

      What I think it means to follow your happiness is to go for what truly makes you happy, not the instant gratification things that really make you feel like garbage after a little bit. But things like dancing drawing, watching the flowers, looking at the sunrise, stars, sunset, enjoying a picnic with loved ones, sitting by a fire, they make you truly happy, or whatever else flips your switch. The things like drinking, watching TV, and eating junk food do not really make you happy because you feel like trash as or after you do them.

  • @kennyc.9557
    @kennyc.9557 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Yes c'mon ladies, let's become "no nonsense queens" 👸🙌

  • @qwertzuiop875
    @qwertzuiop875 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I kept track of what to do in my journal and after you mentioned to slow down my handwriting changed manifold 😄

  • @nigarquliyeva8783
    @nigarquliyeva8783 Před 11 měsíci

    I really enjoy watching your video. thanks a lot

  • @susanne_thorne
    @susanne_thorne Před 11 měsíci +1

    Loved your vibe! Felt each point made, like truths I knew deep inside verbalized so perfectly and made into a nice actionable list.
    Thanks for the video, youtube brought it to me at the right time!

  • @Meeeeeeeee377
    @Meeeeeeeee377 Před 11 měsíci

    thank you soooooo much😘

  • @janezaya3995
    @janezaya3995 Před 11 měsíci +4

    i love the tips so much. thank you for this !! and goodluck to all of us who wants to be more confident

    • @banglittlechan
      @banglittlechan Před 11 měsíci +1

      Good luck to you too! You’re gonna nail it ✨✨✨

  • @henryk.5192
    @henryk.5192 Před 11 měsíci +9

    All these steps could decrease stress levels and probably contribute to higher happiness levels.
    Building (real) confidence is usually done through accomplishing difficult things. The more difficult goals you accomplish, the more confident you will be in yourself. When you know you can do something (or have the ability to learn something difficult), nobody can say anything to take that away from you…not even your partner, superiors, or family. You know you can prove them wrong. Now, that is true confidence.

    • @NikasInnerBeauty
      @NikasInnerBeauty  Před 11 měsíci +10

      I agree that accomplishing things you want increases confidence, but I think basing your entire confidence on achievements is a very masculine thing. I don’t think it would work as well for most women as it does for most men 😊 that’s just my opinion, but of course everyone should do whatever works best for them. Appreciate your feedback 👌🏼✨

  • @mariemmohamed7857
    @mariemmohamed7857 Před 11 měsíci

    very inspiring road map!

  • @sarahuu2i
    @sarahuu2i Před 11 měsíci

    Great video ❤!

  • @AretiFani
    @AretiFani Před rokem

    wow! aMAZING content! Thank you so much

  • @lauraalsina1317
    @lauraalsina1317 Před 11 měsíci

    I loveddd what you said abaout happiness and selfish people:)

  • @amyandrews4803
    @amyandrews4803 Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant!!

  • @samantha11davis11
    @samantha11davis11 Před 11 měsíci

    Nika, this is suchhhh a valuable video. Ty for sharing :,))) legit saved the link to this video for future rewatching! I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but my friend recently introduced me to Superhuman meditations and the app has insanely enhanced my confidence beyond what I even thought existed! All of the content centers around living as the person you've always wanted to be, and so much of it centers on building your self-image to reflect deep confidence - it's so similar to all you're explaining here!! Can't help but share because it's honestly changed my life and feel like you'd really enjoy it haha :) x

  • @kyram123
    @kyram123 Před 10 měsíci

    I love the part about slowing down! I’m taking that for action ❤

  • @baharsorosh3083
    @baharsorosh3083 Před 8 měsíci

    This video>>>

  • @amruthareshi2719
    @amruthareshi2719 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Heyyy! I loveee your videos so much. Can you please made a video on setting boundaries? I'd love see you speak on it

  • @gebrochenes_licht
    @gebrochenes_licht Před 11 měsíci

    Great video!

  • @antonboludo8886
    @antonboludo8886 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! :D

  • @analino9774
    @analino9774 Před 10 měsíci

    perfect!

  • @lilyneva
    @lilyneva Před 5 měsíci

    Growing up my needs more often than not weren’t respected or encouraged, I was even punished if I had or expressed needs. I feel this makes me shameful whenever my boundaries appear to me to be ignored or my needs dismissed.
    It feels like I can’t get a hold of what it is that I might need because it’s so drilled into my bones that wanting something or needing something that is not the same as someone else, or that might inconvenience them, is the epitome of selfishness and evidence that I’m a bad person.
    Also, I am always convinced my feeling of the need is invalid or a figment of my imagination, that I am misinformed or exaggerating. I don’t think I could ever say things like:
    I need a lot of cuddles every day;
    I need you to give me context and be communicative;
    I need you not to be distant and feel far away;
    I need you to reassure me a lot even if it feels like you are repeating yourself;
    I need to hear you say countless times and regularly that you care about me, will be there for me, and appreciate me;
    I need you to be dependable and punctual;
    I need it to be okay for you if I decide I need to wait to have sex indefinitely because I don’t want to feel pressured;
    I need you to always have my back and be on my side while also always being honest and direct with me if I need to change a behavior or if something is bothering you;
    I need you to make efforts to remain calm and be gentle and careful if you are upset or if we argue;
    I need you to let me walk out before you if we walk through a doorway;
    I need you not to sleep with your back to me in bed even if you feel this is the only way you can fall asleep.
    Even though these are needs I feel I definitely have, to my mind, it would be too much to ask someone to cater to them. I feel like they are things I should work on not needing, that having them means I need to stop needing them, or rather, that I need to work on fulfilling them myself. I would like to feel it’s okay to have them and express them and that they are real, but I don’t know how or what is appropriate and normal.