Ten Most Important Emotional Needs To build a Marriages to last a lifetime

Ten Most Important Emotional Needs
To build a Marriages to last a lifetime

Affection
Sexual Fulfillment
Conversation
Recreational Companionship
Honesty and Openness
Physical Attractiveness
Financial Support
Domestic Support
Family Commitment
Admiration

1st is - Affection
Affection is the expression of care. It symbolizes security, protection, comfort

and approval -- vital ingredients in any relationship. When one spouse is

affectionate toward the other, the following messages are sent:
1. You are important to me. I will care for you and protect you.
2. I'm concerned about the problems you face and will be there for you

when you need me.

Learn to be more affectionateA simple hug can say those things. And there

are many other ways to show our affection: A greeting card or an "I love you"

note; a bouquet of flowers; holding hands; walks after dinner; back rubs;

phone calls; and conversations with thoughtful and loving expressions. All of

these can effectively communicate affection.
Affection is, for many, the essential cement of a relationship. Without it, many

feel totally alienated. With it, they become emotionally bonded. If you feel

terrific when your spouse is affectionate, and you feel terrible when there is

not enough of it, you have the emotional need for affection.