Drifting Relationships - Being Unaware of Yourself #3

One big, key reason relationships drift apart is people not being not aware of their own emotional needs. Some men especially won't let themselves think in terms of having "needs" - but that only sets them up for problems because it's like flying a plane without making use of their guidance system.

For both men and women being aware and understanding what you're looking for and what you're consciously and unconsciously longing for emotionally - is crucial for 5 reasons:

• if you know what you want and need  - then it gives you your own emotional compass when it comes to understanding your self and what has shaped you from your own emotional past
• when it comes to communicating the positive and affectionate feelings you have
• communicating to your partner when your unmet needs are strongly felt
• and understanding your emotions also equips you to be a lot more aware of the feelings and needs of people you work with . . . 
• and especially those you have closer, more intimate relationships with.

This is about knowing yourself:

1. so you're able to make smart choices and decisions about your relationships
2. so you can discuss, talk and communicate about what's working for you and what isn't always satisfying and emotionally working for you
3. and so you can do what is best and healthiest for yourself - from a physical, spiritual and emotional perspective!

This is something for all of us to think about and to be aware of. So give it your best,
Chandler
www.drcwelch.com