15 Non-Negotiable Needs in all Relationships

You won’t get far if they’re not being met.

There is a big difference between “wants” and “needs” that often go overlooked when determining what is best for us in a relationship.

A ‘want’ is something that, well…we want. There is, however, a deeper and more fundamental need that we are seeking to have filled by that “want.”

In other words: The want is the vehicle, but the need is the destination. The want brings you there, but the need is where you’re really going.

While it is true that all of us have our own unique wants, needs, desires — and even fantasies in our relationships, I believe that there are some universal expectations we, as humans, seek to have met by the person we choose to give ourselves to.

In this article, we’ll discuss some of those needs, what they really mean, and why they are essential to your happiness.

1: The need for mutual respect.

Mutual respect is a non-negotiable aspect of any healthy relationship, and cannot be one-sided or shaky. It must be something present at all times that serves as a cornerstone of two people’s connection to each other.