Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Why Being “Low Maintenance” Can Become Unhealthy

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Being “low maintenance” isn’t always healthy.
Sometimes it means:
- suppressing needs
- staying quiet to avoid conflict
- pretending things don’t hurt
- trying not to be “too much”
Healthy relationships aren’t built by pretending you need nothing.
They’re built through honesty.
15 May 5AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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