Physical needs and emotional needs make up Maslow’s interpretation of esteem. As we know that we need things for our survival so physical needs are very necessary for a person and also for his self respect. Emotional needs also play very important role for the respect of a person. Human needs physical stuff for survival that he/she should live better life instead of begging and emotional needs like love, support and respect also matters a lot. Therefore, physical and emotional needs make esteem.
ask more questions to open up and definitely confront the problem to her so you guys can work it out because if you don't and you both keep holding back it's not finna help nun so just go to her talk to her get out of you comfort zone. make the first moves yk don't hold back communication is key.