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5 things we are allowed to expect in a relationship: Psychotherapist explains

Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:01 PM IST
  • From expecting affection to support in sad times, here are a few things that we are allowed to expect in a relationship.
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In a relationship, we have our own sets of needs, wants and expectations. However, the expectations we have in a relationship should be reasonable. "You are allowed to have expectations- and should have expectations- in your relationship. Expecting to get diamonds every anniversary? Well, that’s not a fair expectation. Expecting your partner will know what you’re thinking about being told? Also not a fair expectation. But wishing you’d receive some comfort when you’re sad? That’s a fair expectation (and a need)," wrote Psychotherapist Emily H Sanders.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:01 PM IST

In a relationship, we have our own sets of needs, wants and expectations. However, the expectations we have in a relationship should be reasonable. "You are allowed to have expectations- and should have expectations- in your relationship. Expecting to get diamonds every anniversary? Well, that’s not a fair expectation. Expecting your partner will know what you’re thinking about being told? Also not a fair expectation. But wishing you’d receive some comfort when you’re sad? That’s a fair expectation (and a need)," wrote Psychotherapist Emily H Sanders.(Unsplash)

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We are allowed to expect to have consideration of how the actions of the partner can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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We are allowed to expect to have consideration of how the actions of the partner can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. (Unsplash)

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We can expect that the partner should show affection and appreciation for us, through words and actions. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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We can expect that the partner should show affection and appreciation for us, through words and actions. (Unsplash)

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We can expect to spend time together, spend intimate moments together and make beautiful memories.  expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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We can expect to spend time together, spend intimate moments together and make beautiful memories. 

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The partner should show interest in knowing us, understanding us and finding out who we are. (Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The partner should show interest in knowing us, understanding us and finding out who we are. (Pixabay)

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When we are hurting or sad, we can expect our partner to offer us support and comfort. Seeking affection is healthy in a relationship.(pexel) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:01 PM IST

When we are hurting or sad, we can expect our partner to offer us support and comfort. Seeking affection is healthy in a relationship.(pexel)

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