Ep42 How Your Relationship Needs Impact Your Decisions

In episode 42 of the Better Relationships Podcast, Dr. Dar Hawks, the relationship healer, explores the profound impact of relationship needs on every aspect of your life. From the moment you wake up, your decisions influence your mindset, behavior, and interactions with your partner. Dr. Dar delves into the concept of decision fatigue, explaining how the multitude of daily choices can lead to stress and tension in relationships.

Dr. Dar emphasizes the importance of understanding why making decisions matters in a relationship and offers insights into how to make the best choices for yourself and your loved ones. She shares valuable perspectives from Sheena Iyengar's book, "The Art of Choosing," and discusses the psychological benefits of having control over your options.

Moreover, Dr. Dar introduces the five primary relationship needs—love and belonging, freedom, fun, safety, and power—highlighting how these needs play a crucial role in decision-making and relationship satisfaction. She provides practical tips on how couples can honor and balance these needs to foster a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Ready to take your relationship decision-making to the next level? Dr. Dar invites you to take her Primary Relationship Needs Quiz to discover your primary, secondary, and shadow needs. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of choices in your relationship and empower you to make decisions that align with your core needs.