Needs & Wants \ Friendship Autonomy

The need to freely form and maintain friendships of one's own choosing, with trust and respect for personal boundaries and social independence within the relationship.

Example: "I want to be able to have close friendships, including with people of the opposite sex, without feeling controlled, judged, or distrusted by the people close to me."

Friendship Autonomy is relevant for:

Nesting Relationship

Romantic Relationship

Sexual Relationship

Friendship

Housemates Relationship

Work Relationship

Family Relationship