The words “I need you” are unpleasant. Please don’t ever tell me you need me. Don’t ever make me feel like I’m your reason. Don’t excessively depend on me. Don’t tell me you need me. Don’t put that weight on my shoulders. That weight is overwhelming. That weight is unwanted. That weight is tiring and threatening. Don’t tell me you need me. 

It’s not romantic to be needed. It’s not passion. It’s not admirable. I hate it.