Perceived emotional needs are preferences or desires believed necessary for emotional well-being. When individuals experience heightened emotional intensity, they often confuse these preferences with biological needs. This misunderstanding leads to entitlement, where one feels justified in demanding fulfillment of these perceived needs. Entitlement subsequently harms relationships by replacing appreciation with expectations. Instead of enjoying what they desire, individuals may adopt a mindset of rights, believing they must receive specific emotional gratifications to feel whole or satisfied, thereby stripping the relationship of its emotional richness.
A perceived emotional need is a preference or desire you've decided must be gratified to maintain equilibrium; that is, you can't be well or feel whole without it.
When there is a perception of need, entitlement and coercion are not far behind: 'If I need it, I have a right to it! If you don't give me what I need and have a right to, I'll punish you in some way, at least by withholding affection.'
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