Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.
甘え — Reliance on another's indulgence
あまえ
amae
Meaning
Reliance on another's indulgence
Original example
親しい相手への甘えに気づきました。
I noticed how I relied on a close person's indulgence.
Cultural context and nuance
Expecting acceptance or indulgence in a relationship. Also an analytical term; it is not identical to affection.