Needs in the Marriage Relationship

While we each are responsible for our own needs and must seek God in order to have our needs met, we also should care about our spouse's needs. Contrary to what the "experts" say, we have found that unmet needs is the leading cause of marital unhappiness and even divorce. The graphic below explains needs in a very general way; it has been adapted from Intimate Encounters by David & Teresa Ferguson & Chris & Holly Thurman. Check out our other resources below to help you better understand needs - for yourself and your spouse...