The core emotional needs that everyone shares
As humans, there are a few core emotional needs that we all share. Once we accept that, we can connect on deeper levels.
by: E.B. Johnson
When it comes to building relationships, there are a few core emotional needs that we all share. The human experience is a shared experience. We all want the best from our lives, and we all seek the same basic comforts and securities. It applies to our relationships too. We want partners who respect us and partners who see us. We want to be loved, and we want that love to be condition-less.
Do you feel as though you belong within your partnership? Do you feel that you are listened to, and that you are secure and wanted? You and your partner have to be clear on the core emotional needs that fuel your relationship. If you want to stay connected — if you want to make it through the ups and the downs — then you have to be on the same page. That starts with honesty, and it ends with action and with commitment.
We all hold a few needs in common.
We have a tendency to make our relationships more complicated than they need to be. While balancing our desires against one another can be tricky, we all generally want the same things in…
