What does your spouse or friend really need?

Want to be a good spouse? First take the time to find out what your partner really needs from you, rather than what you think she/he needs.

Daily Insight R.26

The success of any relationship is dependent on open and good communication. Often we don’t stop and ask each other what we need from each other but we presume we know based on what we would like. For example our spouse might be going through difficult time at work so presume they need our advice. However if we asked them they might say ‘I need a hug’ or ‘I need the reassurance'.