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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/CoffeeAndClosings on 2025-12-23 08:27:55+00:00.
Whether it's asking for time off, saying no to something you don't want to do, or needing rest - having needs is not an inconvenience. It's human.
When you apologize for your needs, you teach people that meeting your needs is a burden. This sets a pattern where:
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People feel resentful helping you
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You feel guilty asking for anything
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Relationships become transactional instead of reciprocal
Instead, state your needs matter-of-factly: "I need to leave early today" not "I'm sorry, but I have to leave early."
You're allowed to have boundaries. You're allowed to rest. You're allowed to ask for what you need. Stop apologizing for being human.