Relationship needs and wants worksheet
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HappierTherapy
Author bio
The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Relationship needs and wants worksheet?
In the case of intimate, romantic relationships, both parties want and need something from each other. Conflict arises when one’s wants are against the others’ needs. These conflicts can be resolved with proper discussion and communication. But most of the time, the partners are unaware about what they really want or need.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help clients in getting to know their needs in the relationship. Then they will be able to figure out what wants are in conflict with their needs that is affecting their relationship.
How to use this worksheet?
To use this worksheet, select the items you believe are the needs of your relationship. Then, brainstorm your wants and personal values from your partner and write them down in the given space. Figure out, what values of yours are clashing with the needs selected above.
