on conflicting needs in partnership
- danni | snatch.land
- Feb 11
- 1 min read
In any partnership, romantic or otherwise, there will be moments when needs clash
That’s just life—two people, two perspectives - two souls with different desires
And sometimes, our needs simply cannot be met in the way we hope
Life doesn't let every need be met, because that's just the nature of things
Sometimes circumstances, or our partner’s own needs, make it impossible to get what we want
The truth is, the universe isn’t here to fulfil my every desire. And nor is a partner.
But the simple act of being heard can change everything
Knowing that I am seen in my longing—without dismissal, without defensiveness—
brings a comfort that no guarantee of fulfilment ever could
When I share what I need and my partner takes a moment to acknowledge it
—really sees it—that simple act of validation is profoundly reassuring
It reminds me that even in a world where control is an illusion, connection is real
Feeling acknowledged isn't about guaranteeing all my needs will be met;
it's about knowing I'm seen and understood in this unpredictable dance of life
—that my inner world is recognized and valued
This alone softens the ache of an unmet need
Because in the end, we don’t just need outcomes. What we really need is connection.
To know that, even when life doesn’t bend in our favor, we are not alone in it ❤️
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DANNI LOVEFOX
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