Common
Relationship Problems (Unmet Needs)
Premise - people form casual and intimate relationships to
fill key
(reduce
current discomforts). All relationships have
"problems" - conflicting and/or unmet surface and primary needs.
Typical
adults and kids try to reduce
current
problem symptoms rather than
to satisfy the
causing the symptoms, like these...
1)
Core:
enough
self-respect and
("esteem")
2)
enough trust - i.e. feeling safe enough from discomfort and harm in
the relationship
3) enough clarity on mutual relationship roles
(responsibilities and expectations)
4)
feeling
understood, and
accepted (vs. ignored or criticized)
often enough
5)
feeling consistently clear and confident on core personal
and mutual rights
and
6)
self-confidence about
and
opinions and
primary needs effectively
7) compatible-enough personal
values, and interests
8)
effective strategies for
significant relationship "problems"
9)
consistently enjoying time
together, rather than avoiding, dreading, or enduring it
10) feeling
stimulated and nurtured enough by the relationship, vs. stressed,
bored, and/or depleted
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