The need for appreciation and affection are primary human needs, no matter how objective you maybe to the world. Each of us have an emotion that needs its soul mate.
When we are not able meet the gratification levels in our personal relationships, we are met with the question of whether we are good or bad. There is a sense of resentment, regret and self doubt as to whether we are good or worth the other person’s affection and appreciation.
This is when the cookie starts to crumble and the mind is lost in the space of confusion and chaos. The acceptance of the world around us and the people we live with is very important for us to perform and to make the process more worthwhile. We can make a difference if we choose to react to our spouse or friend in a more controlled manner.
We have to keep friends who we can be free with and be without disguise. There will be time when we have keep our guard, but sometimes its ok to let loose and just enjoy life as it is. Live your life like you like to in the eyes of the other.
Its a difficult step to be objective and yet emotionally connected to another being. But that is the greatest challenge of life that we need to face and accept. The ones who are able to, are the ones who can over come their mental anguish with ease and without difficulties.