Each person requires a certain level of connection in each of the following areas to be truly satisfied in a relationship.

The Fundamental Five Ways to Connect with your Partner

• Intellectual: Can this person connect with me intellectually?
• Emotional: Can this person understand/handle my emotions? Do I feel comfortable sharing?
• Spiritual: Does this person share or respect my spiritual/non-spiritual beliefs?
• Chemistry: Does it feel natural and enjoyable to be in each other’s physical presence?
• Lifestyle: If I were to be dropped off into his/her “world” would it feel comfortable? (i.e. culture, eating habits, sleeping patterns, cleanliness, social habits, health, hobbies, etc.)

taken from tinybuddha.com post by Jasmin Tanjeloff