Your family operates on a hidden emotional economy where every interaction is either making deposits or withdrawals from your relationship bank accounts. Yet most of us never learned how to intentionally build emotional wealth that lasts generations.
In this episode, Dave reveals how understanding the 10 core emotional needs transformed his own family life after a pivotal moment during Ironman training with his son. Drawing from Dr. Willard Harley's groundbreaking research, he breaks down the fundamental needs that drive connection: affection, sexual fulfillment, intimate conversation, recreational companionship, honesty and openness, physical attractiveness, financial support, domestic support, family commitment, and admiration.
Through personal stories and practical examples, Dave explains how different family members prioritize these needs differently, and why understanding these differences is crucial for building lasting emotional wealth. He shares how treating your relationships like bank accounts - and making intentional deposits in the areas that matter most to each person - can transform your family dynamics.
Whether you're struggling with conflict at home or simply want to deepen your family bonds, this episode provides a clear framework for making strategic emotional investments that compound over time. Learn how to identify your family's emotional needs and start building wealth that truly matters.
Download Willard Harley's questionnaire here: https://www.marriagebuilders.com/download/library/questionnaires/the-emotional-needs-questionnaire-enq-2.pdf
