Aye to what you said. There's no happiness in suppressing your voice and feelings. Just thinking about being in a relationship where only one of the parties decides and talks made me cringe.

In relationships, saying "no" when necessary isn't a sign of defiance—it's a sign of respect for myself and for the partnership we’ve built.

I totally agree. Disagreements are a part and parcel of relationships. They help us grow and learn together.