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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Shouldn't a partner meet the other's emotional needs[/b]? and if he/she can't then they aren't the one as it were? Im not talking about oppressive neediness, but basic need for reassurance/attention/love.

also, there seem to be some men on here who have either been very hurt or would really like a woman to be over the top needy for them, i can't decide which it is...[/quote]

Absolutely not. That is a recipe for disaster. You can't take on the responsibility for someone else's emotions. You can't say that is it your partner's fault if you are unhappy, scared, sad, angry, etc - that if they were the right person you they would meet those needs. Neither is it their responsibility to make you feel good about yourself. Your partner should be one person of many in your life who give you reassurance, attention and love. Putting 100% of your needs on another person is scary.

In this case, he is sending texts twice a day - he is doing his part to stay connected. [/quote]

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