These are: air, water, food, shelter, sanitation, sleep, space, and touch.

Maslow organized human needs into a pyramid that includes (from lowest-level to highest-level) physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs. According to Maslow, one must satisfy lower-level needs before addressing needs that occur higher in the pyramid.

McClelland’s Human Motivation Theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences.

32 FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY IDEAS TO DO TOGETHER

• PLAY A CARD GAME. Oh card games rock!
• VISIT THE BEACH. I love the beach as a family trip.
• GO ON A PICNIC. Packing the picnic basket is part of the fun, so get the kids involved.
• GO GEOCACHING. This is the best fun.
• GO TO THE LIBRARY.
• HAVE A STAYCATION.
• GROW A HERB GARDEN.
• EXPLORE A NEW PLAYGROUND.

70 Things to Do with Kids Now That We’re All Stuck at Home

• Play indoor hide and seek.
• Make decorations, curate a playlist, and throw a family dance party.
• Try a new cookie or cake recipe.
• Play with blocks.
• Make a mancala counting game with an egg carton.
• Go camping in the living room.
• Play board games.
• Design and go on an indoor treasure hunt.

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• Garden or do yard work.
• Take an exercise class or do exercises at home.
• Go dancing.
• Join a sports club for older adults, like a bowling club or bocce league.
• Walk or bicycle with a friend or neighbor.
• Take a swimming class.
• Play with your grandchildren. Teach them a game or dance you remember from childhood.

9 Qualities of a Happy and Healthy Family

• Love. Choosing to demonstrate a selfless love for each family member, and showing this love through action.
• Joy. Making a decision to choose joy in any and all situations, not based on feeling or emotion.
• Peace.
• Patience.
• Kindness.
• Goodness.
• Faithfulness.
• Gentleness.

Being able to feel relaxed and calm is essential for happiness at home, in fact 90% of those most satisfied with their home say their home always or often makes them feel relaxed. When looking at which spaces can offer us the chance to switch off, research found the living room and bedroom to be most important.

Building Strong Family Relationships

1. Our society thrives on strong families.
2. Strong families have good communication.
3. To build strong family relationships, listen actively to each other.
4. Use “I” messages rather than “You” messages when talking.
5. Encourage all family members to share their thoughts and feelings.

If you really are in love, you will feel an extreme amount of empathy toward your partner, and you don’t question having to listen or lend a helping hand. If you’re just lonely, you’ll probably find yourself making excuses when the going gets tough and your partner needs you.

But the general consensus is that boredom can set in anywhere from three months to two years, with many people citing the six-month mark as a time when things begin to feel monotonous. The good news? Even if you do feel bored, there are ways to get out of your romantic slump and rediscover the passion and excitement.

When you’re in love, it’s all about the other person. For the first time in your life, you want to put someone else’s needs before your own. When it’s just attachment, you just want someone to be there before you. You’re not looking out for him or her — you’re looking out for you.