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Romantic relationship (Emotions when needs unmet (Emptiness, Sadness,…
Romantic relationship
Emotions when needs unmet
Emptiness
Sadness
Frustration
Apathy
Anger & Resentment
core needs
Acceptance
Intimacy
Understanding
Plausible solution
Mindfulness
Go with the flow (stay open to changes or lack thereof)
Self knowledge
Communication
Contributing factors
(create / have) unrealistic expectation
Cultural portrayal of "perfect partner" / relationship
we try to fix / change the other person (or ourselves)
poor communication skill
Receive (listening)
self righteous (aggressive)
self-centered
I'm right & u'r wrong
distracted (negligent / dismissive)
preoccupied
escaping from the hard problems in relationship
express
caught up in trivial details
not knowing oneself
uncomfortable in one's own skin
pretend to impress
Main pain point
we don't get to know (be known as) a person intimately
unrealistic expectation towards self & others
How they affect relationship
Seeing people as inanimate objects to serve one's need
Premise: love based on true understanding
fixed conception of self / others
Change is possible, but not drastic ones & it requires hard work