Thread by @Theholisticpsyc

A healthy partner wants to meet your needs.

They listen to your requests, and don't shut down feedback.

Signs Of Receptive Partners:

A receptive partner is someone who:
- listens to your requests
- wants to meet your needs
- seeks compromise and solutions
- lets you know your thoughts/feelings are interesting and important to them
- prioritizes the relationship connection

Receptive partners have certain traits that allow them to see outside of themselves. And that allow them to meet the needs of another person.

SIGNS OF RECEPTIVE PARTNERS:

1. Able to emotionally regulate: they can hear difficult things, have difficult conversations, and commit to talking things out rather than becoming highly reactive or completely shutting down.

2. They have an "us" focus: they see the relationship as a team and genuinely want mutual fulfillment. They aren't in survival mode or solely focused on themselves and how things impact them.

3. They're upfront when they can't meet a need: a receptive partner does all they can to meet needs, and when they can't they're honest. They let you know when something won't work instead of making false promises.

4. Their words align with their actions: when they say something, they follow through with it. One of the biggest signs of a receptive partner is they're consistent. Consistency builds trust.

5. They put in effort: they do things that might not come natural or are a bit out of their comfort zone in the relationship. This is because receptive partners are always looking to grow and become the best versions of themselves.

Do you have a receptive partner?

Let's talk about it in the comments.

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