The power of AND.

I love my partner AND they are not meeting my emotional needs.

Both can be equally true at the exact same time.

When your feelings seem to contradict one another, remember that human beings are complex and that all of your feelings are valid.

I encourage you to explore them with curiosity and an open mind. When only one (or none) of your feelings are being validated and explored, it is like putting blinders on and you are unable to see the entire picture. Being open to the paradoxical nature of our feelings can help us see and understand the bigger picture and increase our awareness.