Clarity.

Say it directly.

Not hints.
Not signals.
Not hoping the other person somehow picks up on it.

If you want something, ask for it.
If you need something, say it.
If something matters to you, communicate it —
even if it feels a little uncomfortable to say out loud.

Because leaving things unspoken does not create understanding.
It creates guessing.

And guessing often leads to misunderstanding, disappointment, and resentment.

Clear communication is not optional in a healthy relationship.
It is part of what allows two people to actually know and understand each other.