What Do You Really Need In A Relationship

1. I can usually intuit what others are feeling.

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2. The truth may sting, but ignorance is never bliss.

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3. I'm big on hugs and hand-holding; I like to connect through touch.

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4. I appreciate a good, rousing pep talk now and again.

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5. I'm the kind of person who can walk away from an argument before I lose my cool.

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6. In a perfect world, my partner would notice when I wear a new dress.

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7. I enjoy dishing about all the details of my day—the good, the disappointing, and the funny.

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8. A good sex life is a necessary ingredient in a relationship.

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9. I think of partners as teammates because so much of a relationship is teamwork.

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10. "Carpe diem" is my mantra.

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11. When someone is upset, I first make sure she or he feels heard.

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12. If I had a free afternoon, I'd rather spend it with someone than by myself.

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13. I need my partner to take my side when I'm upset.

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14. If I ran into an ex-lover, I'd feel wrong not telling my partner.

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15. Before I tackle a troubling problem, I find it helpful to vent and seek feedback.

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16. I jump at the opportunity to do favors; tomorrow I could be the one who needs help.

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17. When my girlfriends and I get together, the conversation usually turns to sex at some point.

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18. I genuinely enjoy taking care of others—friends, pets, even plants.

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19. Ideally, my partner would know me better than anyone else.

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20. I tend to wait until the last minute to commit to plans and invitations.

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21.  In a household, it's important that everyone has clearly defined responsibilities.

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22. I like to make a big deal of my friends' victories, large and small.

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23. I'm quick to admit when I've overreacted.

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24. Learning a new skill or trying out a new recipe gives me a high.

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