Ten Key Intimacy Needs

Acceptance: Receiving another person willingly and unconditionally, especially when the other's behavior has been imperfect. Being willing to continue loving another in spite of offenses. (Romans 15:7)

Affection: Expressing care and closeness through (non-sexual) physical touch; saying "I love you." (Romans 16:16; Mark 10:16)

Appreciation: Expressing thanks, praise, or commendation. Recognizing accomplishment or effort. (Colossians 3:15b; 1 Corinthians 11:2)

Approval (Blessing): Building up or affirming another; affirming both the fact of and the importance of a relationship. (Ephesians 4:29; Mark 1:11)

Attention: Conveying appropriate interest, concern, and care; taking thought of another; entering another's "world." (1 Corinthians 12:25)

Comfort: Responding to a hurting person with words, feeling, and touch; to hurt with and for another's grief or pain. (Romans 12:15b; Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; John 11:35)

Encouragement: Urging another to persist and persevere toward a goal; stimulating toward love and good deeds. (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 10:24)

Respect: Valuing and regarding another highly; treating another as important; honoring another. (Romans 12:10)

Security (Peace): Harmony in relationships; freedom from fear or threat of harm. (Romans 12:16, 18)

Support: Coming alongside and gently helping with a problem or struggle; providing appropriate assistance. (Galatians 6:2)

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