Ep. 30 How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Needs and Wants

Understanding Needs and Growing in Relationships

In this episode of Date Night Confessions, hosts Zak and Michele discuss important ways to identify and articulate personal needs within a relationship. They offer insights into differentiating needs, wants, and demands, and provide practical advice on how to communicate these effectively to your partner to foster a deeper connection. The episode also touches on the ongoing process of personal and relational growth, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and mutual support. Additionally, listeners are invited to a breathwork workshop aimed at enhancing emotional connection and well-being.

00:00 Introduction and Workshop Invitation

01:06 Welcome to Date Night Confessions

01:45 Discussing Relationship Needs

03:41 Understanding and Articulating Needs

07:12 Identifying Personal Needs

09:41 Expressing Needs in a Relationship

12:51 Balancing Needs and Wants

18:26 Practical Tips for Communicating Needs

28:39 Understanding Needs, Wants, and Demands

29:27 Invitation to Summer Breathwork Workshop

30:31 The Importance of Speaking Up for Your Needs

35:33 Navigating Vulnerable Conversations with Your Partner

40:31 Addressing Defensiveness and Criticism in Relationships

48:38 Starting Over in a Relationship

50:02 Answering Listener Questions

55:40 Final Thoughts and Announcements

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