“In relationships, everyone has the same basic emotional needs to ensure not only the survival of the relationship but their survival as an individual,” relationship psychologist Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, tells mbg. “Without good-enough relationships, humans run the risk of isolation, and that poses a real threat to an individual’s ability to make it through the day… It is challenging to focus on thriving if someone feels emotionally unseen, unheard, or unimportant in primary relationships.” Unmet emotional needs can trigger certain behaviors that at face value may seem like other issues. Here are a few signs that your emotional needs aren’t being met in your relationship: Getting your emotional needs met is important to both your relationship and your personal well-being. Recognizing the specific types of support you desire—and being able to communicate them clearly—can help encourage an emotionally fulfilling relationship.
