Relationships
How Personality Affects Emotional Needs in Relationships
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By QuizType Team
Introduction
We often try to love our partners the way we want to be loved. But if your partner has a different personality, this is like speaking French to someone who only understands Spanish.
Needs by Personality Dimension
High Openness Needs: Stimulation
They need a partner who is willing to explore, learn, and try new things. Boredom is the enemy.
High Conscientiousness Needs: Reliability
They feel loved when you do what you say you will do. Flakiness feels like disrespect.
High Extraversion Needs: Attention
They need interaction, verbal affirmation, and shared activities. Being ignored is painful.
High Agreeableness Needs: Harmony
They need kindness and a lack of harshness. They thrive on warmth and gentleness.
High Neuroticism Needs: Security
They need reassurance and consistency. They need to know you aren't going anywhere.
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