To support your dive into the Requirements, Needs and Wants exercise for MAXIMUM clarity about what YOU require and need to create lasting love, here are some examples of Relationship Requirements and Needs. Please keep in mind, these lists are not exhaustive, but it should help you get the ball rolling!
Remember, you are describing your Ideal RELATIONSHIP, not your Ideal Partner.
Sample List of Requirements
Accept/Appreciate Differences Negotiate Differences Positively
Addiction-Free Open Communication
Authenticity Organized
Balance of Giving & Receiving Passionate
Commitment to Self Awareness Physically Compatible
Common Vision/Purpose Proactivity in Relationship
Emotional Intimacy Reciprocity
Family Oriented Respect for Other's Feelings & Opinions
Financial Responsibility Responsive to Needs
Financially Secure Romance
Flexibility Sensuality
Good Listening Sexual Connection
Health-focused: Mind, Body & Spirit Shared Domestic Responsibility
Honesty Shared Financial Responsibility
Honor Each Other's Space Shared Dreams for Future
Independence Shared Primary Interest
Integrity Shared Sense of Adventure
Love Animals/Pets Shared Religious/Spiritual Beliefs
Love Children Shared Sense of Humor
Monogamy/Fidelity Sober Lifestyle
Mutual Emotional Support Spontaneity/Surprises
Mutual Respect Trust
Sample List of Needs
Functional Needs
Kept Agreements Shared Domestic Chores
Organization Financial Responsibility
Detail-Orientation Neatness/Cleanliness
Security-Consciousness Good Planning
Activities Initiated Good Communication
Pick Up After Self Care With Money
Respect for Other's Space Handy Around the House
Cooperation Completed Projects
Respect for Law Effective Co-Parenting Skills
Ability to Get Along With Others Compatible Co-Parenting Style
Non-Addiction Good Grooming/Dressing
Emotional Needs
Affection Quality Time
Consideration Emotional Safety
Support Surprises
Self-Disclosure Nurturing
Validation Generosity
Thoughtfulness Compliments
Commitment Active Listening
Trust Inquiry/Interest
Transparency Reciprocity
Heartfelt Sharing Sacrifice
Initiation Loyalty
Understanding Patience
Encouragement Optimism
Flexibility Appreciation
Prioritizing Relationship Acknowledgement
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