Can You Ask for Appreciation Without Shrinking the Request?

You wanted to say it would mean something if he thanked you more, and what came out instead was it is fine, do not worry about it. Asking for appreciation is a clear request, not a sign that you are too much.

Think about the appreciation you want to ask for and the words you have held back. Honest answers will help this reflection show whether you can name that need without making it smaller.