Emotional support Quote by Dossie Easton
““The important thing is to be aware of your needs and wants, so you can go about getting them met with full consciousness. If you pretend that you have no needs for sex, for affection, for emotional support, you are lying to yourself, and you will wind up trying to get your needs met by indirect methods that don't work very well. [...] Do not commit yourself to a lifetime of hinting and hoping””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Ethical Slut” by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy, 1997
Being conscious of personal needs for sex, affection, and emotional support prevents indirect, ineffective coping and promotes honest self‑care
In simple terms: Know and openly address your needs to avoid unhealthy shortcuts
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and meet your needs directly
Themes
self‑awareness
relationships
needs
honesty
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- therapy
- personal growth
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
sexuality
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely communicate your needs?
- What barriers stop you from meeting needs directly?
A Different Perspective
People may fear vulnerability or face societal stigma when expressing needs
