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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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In personal or professional relationships, the feelings of being needed and wanted often surface. These feelings, albeit similar, bear significantly different implications for the individuals involved and the relationship as a whole. This article will explore the dynamics of being needed versus being wanted, providing insights into their impact on relationships.
Being needed in a relationship implies that one person relies on another for something specific: emotional support, financial assistance, or practical help.
When someone needs us, it can instill a sense of responsibility. We might feel obliged to fulfill certain roles or duties to meet their needs. This sense of duty might be rewarding for some, fostering feelings of importance and value.
However, being needed can also become overwhelming. If the need is intense or persistent, it may lead to exhaustion or resentment, especially if one feels always obliged to provide or live up to expectations.
On the other hand, being wanted in a relationship implies that one person desires another's presence or company out of preference and affection, not because they fulfill a specific need.
When we are wanted, it suggests that we are appreciated for who we are rather than what we can provide or do. This acknowledgment of our intrinsic worth can significantly bolster our self-esteem and happiness.
Being wanted typically carries less pressure than being needed. It allows for a more accessible, authentic connection, as it hinges on mutual affection and respect rather than obligation.
Understanding the interplay between needs and wants can help maintain a healthy relationship balance.
In a balanced relationship, the feelings of being needed and wanted ideally coexist. Partners rely on each other for support (need) while appreciating each other for their unique qualities (want).
Problems arise when the scale tips too much in one direction. A relationship based on needs might become draining, while one solely based on wants might need more depth and commitment.
Achieving a balance between being needed and wanted in a relationship involves open communication, self-awareness, and mutual understanding.
Communicating and understanding your partner's feelings are crucial steps toward a balanced relationship. It helps clarify expectations, thereby reducing potential resentment or misunderstandings.
Being aware of your needs and wants and understanding those of your partner is pivotal in maintaining a balanced relationship. It enables you to navigate the complex dynamics between being needed and being wanted, fostering a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
The dynamics of being needed and wanted are integral to our relationships. While they serve different purposes and elicit
different emotions, both are important for a balanced, healthy relationship. Understanding these concepts and striving for balance allows for deeper connections and more satisfying relationships.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our groups today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
We also offer skills groups, such as our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. Our DBT Skills Group, is a therapist-led module driven group that will provide you new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections, building social skills concerning relationship issues, improving emotion regulation & distress tolerance, and developing deeper mindfulness.
We offer online group therapy sessions for relationship challenges to help participants learn to improve interpersonal effectiveness.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
