Excuse my lack of sophistication on this topic of mental/emotional needs. I hope you might be able to clear up some confusion for me. I don't know what my needs are. I didn't even know I had any until recently. As for meeting those needs, what can I rightly expect from others?

I would assume my confusion stems from not getting my needs met in early development. I guess, I just stopped having them? Also, I stopped needing anything from anyone.

I understand physical needs- sleep, food, water, exercise, sex, etc.

A member here suggested I too have a need for care and compassion. I have yet to digest or accept that one.

What does ring true for me... I have a need to be unconditionally accepted and respected and loved. I need honesty. I need to be safe.

Through recent conversations with friends and my therapist, I am learning that I also need someone to just listen.

These needs I can identify seem to be reasonable. More so, they seem reasonable to expect from others. Short list, no wonder no one has ever considered me needy. LOL

Can you help me further explore my own needs? What are your needs and how do you get them met?