Wendy, and this site, and this community have all taught me SO much about relationships!! Honestly, I always felt like I was fumbling around, never knowing what was “normal” or “right” or if I was being “crazy” or reading too much into things, and being afraid to assert myself because it would make me lose the guy. Basically, I was an insecure mess when it came to dating and dealing with boys. Now, I have a frame of reference for what real, healthy relationships should look like and how they should work. And I’ve seen that it is okay and necessary to have needs and to expect those to be honoured. And that sometimes, you just need to MOA.