Maslow’s Pyramid: Improve Your Relationship!

Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs

by T. Allan Christopher
Originally Published via WiW, December 20, 2010

What you see above is Maslow’s Hierarchy, or Pyramid, of Needs. It is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. And while it mostly relates to describing stages of human growth, I find that it makes a lot of sense for relationships.

The higher up the pyramid you can manage to take your relationship, the more solid it will be. I think this relates to friendships, and on into marriage. Let’s diagnose each level.

Physiological: This is pretty simple. Before you can manage any sort of relationship, you need to be free and healthy. Able to survive and maintain your status as Human. Be sheltered, clothed, and able to eat and breath.

We’ll also include in this topic, that both parties involved in the relationship, whatever it may be, need to know and understand what that relationship is, and agree to it together.