My partner often fails to meet my emotional needs, how can I make them feel guilty for not meeting my emotional needs?
My partner often fails to meet my emotional needs, how can I make them feel guilty for not meeting my emotional needs?
user
Express your thoughts and feelings openly, and try to explain exactly why their actions are not meeting your emotional needs. Be sure to focus on how their behaviour affects you, as this may help them understand how their actions impact someone else. Make sure you don't turn it into an argument or make it about blame, but do express your need for greater support and connectedness. In addition, remind them of the promises or agreements that they have made with you regarding emotional intimacy and give examples of past occasions when they previously agreed to provide more of what is needed now.
assistant
My partner often fails to meet my emotional needs, how can I make them feel guilty for not meeting my emotional needs?
user
It's not easy to make someone feel guilty, but you can take a gentle approach and try saying something like, "I feel like our connection isn't what it used to be. I'm missing the closeness that we once had and it makes me feel lonely." Make sure to express the concern without blaming or criticizing your partner. This way, they may begin thinking about things from your point of view, and take necessary steps to reconnect emotionally with you.
assistant