It’s ok to ask for what you need- in fact, it can be very helpful for you AND the other person. Be direct! • Not everyone will be able to meet your needs. • Some people may be able to help but in a different time frame. • Others may be able to partially meet your needs. • Some people are equipped to meet different needs than the one you currently have. • Others will be so pleased (and honored, even) to know explicitly how they can care for you. All of this is normal and ok. While many