132. Emotional Needs in Relationships: Why You Feel Unfulfilled in Love
Wed Jan 28 2026
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Many women struggle in relationships without ever being taught one essential truth: you are allowed to have emotional needs.
In this episode of Healing for Love, Gemma explores the concept of core emotional needs through a schema therapy lens and explains why unmet needs sit at the heart of so many repeating relationship patterns.
You’ll learn how unmet emotional needs shape schemas like abandonment, emotional deprivation, subjugation, self-sacrifice and approval-seeking and why these patterns often lead women into relationships that feel unsafe, one-sided, controlling or emotionally barren.
This episode is especially relevant if you have ever:
Felt guilty for wanting “too much” in relationshipsStruggled to name your needs or voice your preferencesFound yourself prioritising others while neglecting yourselfStayed in relationships that felt familiar but deeply unsatisfyingFind out all about the six core emotional needs
Key Takeaway
A healthy relationship is not about chemistry or intensity.
It is about how consistently your core emotional needs are met.
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Send Gemma a message Many women struggle in relationships without ever being taught one essential truth: you are allowed to have emotional needs. In this episode of Healing for Love, Gemma explores the concept of core emotional needs through a schema therapy lens and explains why unmet needs sit at the heart of so many repeating relationship patterns. You’ll learn how unmet emotional needs shape schemas like abandonment, emotional deprivation, subjugation, self-sacrifice and approval-seeking and why these patterns often lead women into relationships that feel unsafe, one-sided, controlling or emotionally barren. This episode is especially relevant if you have ever: Felt guilty for wanting “too much” in relationshipsStruggled to name your needs or voice your preferencesFound yourself prioritising others while neglecting yourselfStayed in relationships that felt familiar but deeply unsatisfyingFind out all about the six core emotional needs Key Takeaway A healthy relationship is not about chemistry or intensity. It is about how consistently your core emotional needs are met. Work With Gemma Join the Love Wisely priority list for the April intakeStay tuned for details of a free training coming upApply for limited 1:1 coaching places currently availableSupport the show 🎁 Download Free Guide: Dating With Insight 🩷 Love Wisely Priority list for Early March 2026 💛 Access Elevate You Worth: Self-Worth Healing Bundle Connect with Me 🌐 Website: drgemmagladstone.com 📷 Instagram: @drgemmagladstone 📩hello@drgemmagladstone.com 🚩 The Red Flag Project - your ultimate guide to red flags! Get Instant Access 🌻 Support the Podcast Love the show? Help us keep going with a monthly contribution: Support here