Asking for what you need is one of the most important things you can do in a relationship. It gives the other person a roadmap for how to care for you, which can bring you closer and mitigate ...

Needs are requirements for healthy development. We bring needs to our partner and he or she brings needs to us. Our central love-needs might be summarized as: attention, affection, appreciation, ...

One of the most harmful concepts of pop psychology is construing love in terms of getting your needs met. Here’s an actual quote from a therapist and author: “Getting your needs met is a fundamental ...

Men are often reluctant to talk about the things they need in a relationship, and women often tend to ignore said needs because, well, we're tired. Research backs this up, too: The Journal of Family ...

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When dating, we can come to depend on others for validation. Sometimes, the reassurance we need comes from an outside source. It’s nice to have someone who gives compliments and boosts our self-esteem ...