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LEARNING TO STAY TOGETHER ALWAYS
THE SIX HUMAN NEEDS
Relationships Today• The Cold Hard Facts….
60% of married couples are divorced
The divorce rate has been stable since 1998
20% of first marriages end within 15 years
85% of couples that live together break up
* U.S. Census Bureau
Relationships Today• The Cold Hard Facts….
The majority of first born children are born to
unmarried couples
Children who live in single parent homes have a
higher rate of:• Behavioral problems• Dropping out of school• Drug/alcohol abuse• Divorcing later in life
Relationships Today• There is hope….
No one is born with the skills/tools on how to
have a great relationship
Education and knowledge will help you
We are influenced by the model of our parents,
our personality, our perceptions of love
Strong foundation is Key!
What are Human Needs?
Why we do the things that we do
Drives and shapes all of our decisions
All human beings have the same needs
Everybody values one or two needs
Determines most of the choices made in life
The difference – how people meet these
needs
“Means” - anything you use as a tool to meet
your needs
What are Human Needs?
What are the 6 Human Needs?
1) Certainty
2) Uncertainty/Variety
3) Significance
4) Love/Connection
5) Growth
6) Contribution
6 Human Needs
1) Certainty The need to feel a sense of comfort and avoid pain
Avoiding/eliminating stress
Creating/increasing pleasure
Security/survival
6 Human Needs
• How can you meet the need for Certainty?
Control
Consistency
Food
Faith
6 Human Needs
2) Uncertainty/Variety The need for excitement, surprise, challenge
Physical activity
Mood swings
Entertainment
6 Human Needs
• How do you meet the need for uncertainty?
Alcohol
Drugs
New relationship
Learning
6 Human Needs
3) SignificanceThe need to feel special and important in some way
Sense of being needed
Sense of purpose
Uniqueness
6 Human Needs
• How do you meet the need for significance?
Achievements
Academic degrees
Material possessions
Tearing others down
6 Human Needs
4) Connection/LoveThe need to feel connected with someone or
something
Bonding
Oneness
Intimacy
6 Human Needs
• How do you meet the need for Connection/Love?
Intimate Relationships
Relationships with friends/family
Spirituality
Drugs/Smoking
6 Human Needs
5) Growth The need for the feeling that we are growing –
intellectually, spiritually, and physically
We all must grow
Growth = Life
6 Human Needs
• How do you meet the need for growth?
Physical activity
Learning – continued knowledge
6 Human Needs
6) ContributionThe need to contribute beyond yourself
Serving to a higher purpose
6 Human Needs
• How do you meet the need for contribution?
Community service
Charitable donations
Giving to one’s children
6 Human Needs
1) Certainty
2) Uncertainty/Variety
3) Significance
4) Love/Connection
5) Growth
6) Contribution
Universal Needs of the Personality
Primary Needs are EssentialTo Human Fulfillment
Experience sustainable joy vs. momentary pleasure
6 Human Needs
• Now it’s your turn…
What are your Top 2 Needs?
What are your partner’s Top 2 Needs?
How do you relate to each other based on what
your top needs are?