I think fear sometimes holds me back from communicating some of my needs.
Fear of what? Upsetting her? I can understand that, but if it is bothering you to the point of bringing it up here, its an issue. Finding a way to bring it up that doesn't seem like an attack to her might be a goal.
You guys are both working toward a better marraige, if she doesn't know about a problem, she cannot address it, and you cannot be mad at her for not fixing an issue she isn't aware of.
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But on the other sometimes I think the minor things need not be brought.
The minor things can add up. You owe it yourself and her to be honest with your concerns.
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