Everyone has different priorities when it comes to relationships. Whether you want someone who can give you great advice or make you laugh during tough moments, you have expectations.
Once you get to know someone who meets those expectations, you might think you’ve got it all. And while your partner’s qualities may look great on paper, it’s important to recognize that there’s more to a relationship. The ability to meet your emotional needs is an essential trait that your significant other must possess.
Most human beings tend to gravitate to the same basic necessities in relationships – such as attention, volition, connection, security, and independence – to name a few. However, each individual has different emotional needs and unique values, and every person also has their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to meeting those needs for their partners.
Expecting your partner to fulfill every single one of your emotional needs is unrealistic “especially if the relationship is new”. But your partner should support you in the ways that matter most to you. If you’re experiencing issues in your relationship, you might chalk it up to behavioral problems and move on.
However, these problematic interactions are often triggered by unmet emotional needs.
Here are 6 signs to watch out for: