<![CDATA[Stories by Ben Akyea on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@ben-akyea?source=rss-9a9a26929f9c------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*1lHCGQnd0eBfkMeU_VE3Aw.jpeg Stories by Ben Akyea on Medium https://medium.com/@ben-akyea?source=rss-9a9a26929f9c------2 Medium Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:36:30 GMT <![CDATA[3 Things You Stop Doing Once You Start Prioritizing Your Needs]]>

You’re not selfish for wanting your partner to meet your needs, no matter their attachment style.

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My avoidant girlfriend called me insecure. I’ve been thinking about it ever since.

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They just don’t go away when you tell them to.

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If I want to grow from this breakup, I need to put myself first.

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You only need to ask three questions on your first few dates.

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If they’re not displaying these five signs, they may just be playing the field.

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Here’s why you probably feel disconnected from your partner even though you’re both deeply in love

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