Relationship Needs
Needs are a part of every relationship! But it‘s often hard to get in touch with our needs, and even harder to express those needs. Sometimes we just need examples to give us a launching point so that we can better identify & articulate our own needs.
This PDF handout provides 6 pages full of needs & phrases to use as we self-advocate for those needs. I’ve included 6 categories of needs, with 4 needs in each category. Each need has an example of “short-term“ & “long-term“ phrases that could be used to self-advocate in each area. Some of these are more specific to a particular type of relationship (platonic, romantic, familial) and most of these can be used in many different types of relationships. Reading through the entire list might give some ideas of different ways to express needs, emotions, boundaries & desires.
Remember--your needs are unique to you and how you need those needs met is only something you can determine. Use these phrases as a starting point & find out how to get in touch with your own needs!
Needs are a part of every relationship! But it‘s often hard to get in touch with our needs, and even harder to express those needs. Sometimes we just need examples to give us a launching point so that we can better identify & articulate our own needs.
This PDF handout provides 6 pages full of needs & phrases to use as we self-advocate for those needs. I’ve included 6 categories of needs, with 4 needs in each category. Each need has an example of “short-term“ & “long-term“ phrases that could be used to self-advocate in each area. Some of these are more specific to a particular type of relationship (platonic, romantic, familial) and most of these can be used in many different types of relationships. Reading through the entire list might give some ideas of different ways to express needs, emotions, boundaries & desires.
Remember--your needs are unique to you and how you need those needs met is only something you can determine. Use these phrases as a starting point & find out how to get in touch with your own needs!
Needs are a part of every relationship! But it‘s often hard to get in touch with our needs, and even harder to express those needs. Sometimes we just need examples to give us a launching point so that we can better identify & articulate our own needs.
This PDF handout provides 6 pages full of needs & phrases to use as we self-advocate for those needs. I’ve included 6 categories of needs, with 4 needs in each category. Each need has an example of “short-term“ & “long-term“ phrases that could be used to self-advocate in each area. Some of these are more specific to a particular type of relationship (platonic, romantic, familial) and most of these can be used in many different types of relationships. Reading through the entire list might give some ideas of different ways to express needs, emotions, boundaries & desires.
Remember--your needs are unique to you and how you need those needs met is only something you can determine. Use these phrases as a starting point & find out how to get in touch with your own needs!