Need To Be More Sensitive, Recognize 5 Signs Your Partner Needs Attention

Illustration of signs that your partner needs attention (Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema)

JAKARTA – A couple sometimes doesn't want to be a bother or is reluctant to ask for attention even though they really need it. Therefore it requires mutual communication. Well, if your partner doesn't verbally say that he needs attention, try to be more sensitive.

The following non-verbal gestures and gestures below can be recognized as signs that your partner is in need of attention.

1. Want to always be near you

By expressing various reasons, as long as being around you at all times is a sign that your partner needs your role. Maybe he doesn't want to be alone or he has something to say.

2. Behavior changes to passive-aggressive

When you see a partner's facial expression that holds emotions, such as sad or angry, but is not expressed openly, it could be a sign that he or she needs someone to talk to. Give him your attention, ask him what he needs in order to feel relieved.

3. His habits change

If your partner is ignored by you, they may fill the void with other activities that are not as usual. For example, spending more time in front of television screens and gadgets. You will also feel other changes naturally, especially if you know your daily habits very well.

4. Refuse when helped

As a couple, giving each other important attention to maintain warmth, closeness, and even intimacy. If your partner refuses to be helped despite being busy, try to find the right time to pay special attention to him.

5. Often alone

Even though he's sitting near you, he doesn't seem to be focused and his mind is going anywhere. This could be a sign that your partner needs attention. Even some people when they need attention deliberately build distance because they feel neglected. Then try to understand that your partner has a valuable position for you.

Reported by Marriage, Thursday, December 9, there are 2 things that underlie someone who needs attention. First, external factors such as problems from outside, such as the number of jobs, feeling the situation is not safe. Another factor, the partner feels comfortable with you so that it requires attention to build a new atmosphere in the relationship.

So, so as not to reduce the warmth of the relationship, give time and attention to your relationship. Ask your partner what they think can help or spend some quality time together.