List of Relationship Needs

Posted on February 1, 2013. Filed under: Communication, Relationship | Tags: , , , |

relationship needsBelow is a list of human needs as they relate to romantic and interpersonal relationships.  If you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of yourself and learning about your interpersonal needs with those who matter most to you, please  read below for more information.

This list of personal feelings may also be of interest to you and compliment your understanding of personal feelings when these needs are or are not satisfied in relationship: list of feelings

LOVE
acceptance
affection
cooperation
compassion
consideration
consistency
empathy
inclusion
intimacy
love
mutuality
nurturing
respect/self-respect

TRANQUILITY
calm
beauty
peace
communion
ease
equality
harmony
inspiration

VARIETY
diversity
change
selection
uncertainty
spontaneity

CONNECTION
belonging
closeness
community
companionship
communication
inclusion
partnership
support
to know
to be known
to see
to be seen
to understand
to be understood

GROWTH
learning
self-discovery
stimulation
awareness
challenge

AUTONOMY
choice
freedom
independence
space
spontaneity

PHYSICAL
affection
movement/exercise
rest/sleep
sexual expression
safety
space
touch
warmth

CONTRIBUTION
acts of service
acknowledgement
appreciation
making a difference
recognition
participation

HONESTY
authenticity
integrity
presence

CERTAINTY
safety
security
predictability
stability
consistency
reliability
trust
loyalty
order

PLAY
adventure
joy
humor
excitement

SIGNIFICANCE
celebration of life
clarity
competence
consciousness
creativity
discovery
efficacy
effectiveness
hope
importance
mourning
purpose
self-expression
to matter
understanding
quality time

To get a relationship consultant to help facilitate communication of needs and feelings with your partner, please feel free to visit True Potential Counseling for more details.

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