I want you to want to take care of me

needy- i want to be needy sometimes. I guess it can be the only way I know I am taken care of and cared for. I want to be strong and independent but sometimes I just want to stop being there and be taken care of for a bit. I guess I want people to want to take care of me but i dont' want to actually need to be taken care of. I guess sometimes you can't feel like people want to take care of you if they aren't actually taking care of you. But that requires needing care.
The sunday styles modern love column this week addressed this issue- your need can draw someone to you but what if you dont' need them?