A question of human nature. Of your nature.
I intend this as an open question for anyone that happens to read this text.

It's generally accepted that there is a common element that inspires everyone to connect with others, but what they seek from these relationships is often altogether different, and from these differences basic and unavoidable conflicts tend to arise unless there is a clear dialogue and open communication about these needs, but I digress as usual.

My question to you, whomever you may be, (feel free to respond anonymously if you don't want me to know who you are.) is: What do you look for / find most important in relationships with other people?

Do you:

seek emotional affirmation?
try to convince others of your competence and logic?
look to others for a sense of security in a tangible fashion?
or simply to enjoy yourself and feel stimulated?

I know this seems rather vague and I'm sure some people would look at this and say "Well obviously everyone thinks/feels such-and-such because that's the way I see things," but I'm hoping for a bit more objectivity than that would seem to imply. I ask that you step outside yourself and take into consideration the relationships you have with other people (both the good and the bad) and ask what it is that's most important to you.


This will also serve as my only open post, as I'm locking it down from here on out if for no other reason than because I feel like it. If you want to be added, respond to this question in a thoughtful manner.