TOPIC: Basic Needs of A Relationship Relationship is an agreement between two mature people who are bounded in love. Today, we are going to look at some of the bacis needs of a relationship. 1. Trust 2. Respect 3. Affection 4. Contribution 5. Emotional Connection and Love 6. Intimacy 7. Communication 8. Acceptance 9. Security 10. Autonomy 11. Validation 12. Space or Privacy 13. Empathy.