In a relationship, do you expect your partner to meet all your needs?

Would you retaliate, even if you knew they were doing their best?

Would you be upset because they were focused on healing from major losses, healing from cancer/surgeries and they couldn't give to you endlessly because they needed something for themselves and their child?

And because you couldn't have everything you wanted, you just ditch them? Avoid solutions? Push blame?

Does this sound like complete immaturity to you?

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JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

I don't expect anyone to meet all my needs. I would feel frustrated at times but for the most part I would be supportive. I've had to deal with that situation during most of my relationship.

MarbleMarvel

@JimboSaturn you hold space, sometimes you give, sometimes take... It doesn't seem that complicated to me.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@MarbleMarvel Exactly. I think people have to let go of the fantasy that another person is going to complete you or meet all your needs; that's just not realistic. Plus as a couple I'm her best friend and we are a team.

MarbleMarvel

@JimboSaturn ffs that's all I need. Glad you have that