Comments on: Can You Give What They Need?

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:17:46 +0000

There’s so much to learn from this post, Lisa. I often assume that I know what people need – and may be far off the mark! I find this to be especially true about my relationship with my husband. You’ve made me reflect and think, as always!

By: Kim Carberry

Kim Carberry — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:12:43 +0000

What a great reminder to us to say what we need and to ask others instead of just assuming. x

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:33:09 +0000

great example and reminder. I wonder how often I really do assume what I need or others need instead of asking/listening to what is really needed. Hope to practice this today and onward.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:36:50 +0000

That is such a good point about also knowing what it is that we need; sometimes that’s almost harder to figure out than the actual asking for it.

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:22:19 +0000

We definitely do better when our needs are expressed and, even better, met, Lisa. May we all be encouraged to do so.
Blessings!

By: Dianna

Dianna — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:27:56 +0000

Such a good reminder of how we need to voice our needs, Lisa. I struggle with doing that at times. I’m so guilty of thinking that my husband should know exactly what I need…especially after “hints” I’ve given but he doesn’t seem to pick up on. So, with this post in mind, I will work at doing better about expressing my needs to him.

But about three weeks ago, I did have a need which was related to my healthcare provider’s organization (but not my healthcare provider). I went through the proper chain to register my need and yesterday I found out that the call I made did indeed make a difference…not only for me, but also for the entire community where the medical facility is located. It was a good lesson for me to learn about stepping outside my comfort zone.

By: Gina Glennon

Gina Glennon — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:20:36 +0000

Having just celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary, I have learned to vocalize my needs and desires to my husband. Thankfully I realized pretty early in our marriage that he really could not read my mind after all!

By: Bettie Gilbert

Bettie Gilbert — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:50:27 +0000

I just restarted a medication that was the very first one I tried 9 years ago. It’s such a strange feeling looking back and realizing the uncertainty I felt then. I didn’t even know which questions I should be asking! I am so thankful that God gradually drew those questions out of me. Thank you for this beautiful post today, dear friend. it was just what I needed this morning.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:12:08 +0000

When I was in sales, and I had a complaint, one of the techniques I used to defuse the situation was to ask, “What do you need from us solve this issue?” Often, there was a pause before the answer, unsure of what they really needed. I think people don’t expect us to ask them what they need. To be clear why we are upset about an issue, and then ask for what we need is very helpful to the world overall, I think. It is much better than holding a “grumpy” grudge when we don’t get our “unexpressed” needs met. And our needs do matter!