(7) Seven VITAL NEEDS THAT MUST BE MET IN A RELATIONSHIP

 7 VITAL NEEDS THAT MUST BE MET IN A RELATIONSHIP

1. Communication:

Effective communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship. It is the key that unlocks understanding, trust, and emotional intimacy between partners. Open and honest communication allows us to express our thoughts, feelings, and needs in a way that fosters connection and understanding.

2. Emotional Needs:

Meeting emotional needs is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship. By meeting each other’s emotional needs, we create a sense of security and trust within the relationship. It is important to validate our partner's emotions, offer a shoulder to lean on, and provide reassurance when they are facing difficulties.

3. Trust and loyalty:

Trust is the belief that our partner will act in our best interest and will remain faithful and loyal. It is vital to be reliable, honest, and transparent in our words and actions. Trust is built over time through consistent behavior and open communication.

4. Shared values and goals:

When partners have similar values and aspirations, they can work together towards a common vision. It is important to have open and honest discussions about our values, dreams, and goals to ensure alignment. By fostering shared values and goals, we create a sense of unity and teamwork within the relationship, enabling both partners to grow and thrive together.

5. Spiritual needs:

It is important for both partners to bring to the fore their core spiritual beliefs so they can be understood and acknowledged within the space available in the relationship. Divergent spiritual needs and beliefs can tear the fabrics of a relationship into shreds. This beliefs must be brought into alignment to have a solid relationship

6. Respect:

This involves valuing our partner's opinions, boundaries, and autonomy. Respecting our partner means acknowledging their individuality and treating them with kindness, courtesy, and dignity. It is important to listen to their perspective, even if we disagree, and to avoid belittling or dismissing their thoughts and feelings.

7. Financial needs:

Relationship is not for meeting financial needs. However, finance cannot be excluded from our relationships. Hence both partners must work towards each other’s financial empowerment. Ensure money is coming from both ends of the relationship. You must both fine tune your concepts about money, so one is not given to acute spending, while the other to acute savings and investment. Never be that person that is waiting for financial hand-out in the relationship. Get empowered.