This means that we must meet the needs and expectations we have on our own. However, when we are in a relationship, we want our needs to be met by our partner. “It is important that we do have our needs met by our partners (that's the point of a relationship). I'm saying we cannot expect our partners to meet all our needs, and some emotional needs specifically are our own responsibility,” wrote Psychotherapist Israa Nasir as she emphasised on the need of meeting our own needs ourselves. ALSO READ: Setting boundaries in relationships: How to protect your needs and prioritiesIsraa further listed down a few emotional needs that our partner cannot meet, and we should not expect them to, too.

Source: Hindustan Times May 03, 2023 06:34 UTC