How do you have a satisfying relationship with someone?

To have a satisfying relationship with someone, you need them to understand you. However, you don’t need other people to tell you your feelings are acceptable. The important thing is that you know your feelings are valid regardless of what others think.

Do we all feel differently when our loved ones are invalidated?

We can certainly feel differently, but make the effort to try to understand and empathize with our loved one’s feelings. Sometimes emotional invalidation is done accidentally by someone who is well-meaning but has a low emotional intelligence or simply isn’t paying attention to your feelings.

Why do people have different feelings?

They are a reflection of your thoughts, experiences, and perceptions, which is why two people can have the same experience, but feel differently. It’s also important to note that validation – saying that someone’s feelings are acceptable or worthwhile – isn’t the same as agreeing with their feelings.

Why shouldn’t you ignore your feelings?

When we do, we compromise pieces of who we are in order to fit in and let others determine our self-worth. Your feelings matter. Emotions serve an important purpose and shouldn’t be ignored. For example, feeling angry, afraid, or sad tells you that something’s wrong.

Why do my friends dislike the relationship I’m in?

Your partner may know that your friends dislike the relationship for good reasons, and thus attempt to keep you away from people who will point out serious flaws and concerns. Or they may be insecure or jealous of your interactions with other people.

Why do I fantasize about passion in a relationship?

If you find yourself fantasizing about sexual passion, it’s possible that you don’t feel desired enough in real life. Lehmiller says that people who do not feel good about themselves or their relationships are more likely to fantasize about adding passion to their lives.

Why do some people fantasize about the same gender?

Lehmiller says that people who do not feel good about themselves or their relationships are more likely to fantasize about adding passion to their lives. Fantasies involving someone of the same gender can be very surprising for some people, and it may make them question their own sexual orientation.