Things He Liked To Say | A Discussion on Needs

Sept. 7, 2025

He said,

“I can’t meet your needs.

I’m tired of falling short.”

That was the last time

we spoke face to face.

It wasn't the first time he uttered words

about not being able to meet my needs.

But it was the last.

I wish I knew then

what I know now.

I would have answered:

You’re right.

You can’t meet my need for honesty,

for emotional and psychological safety,

for basic human decency.

Because my needs

were never too much.

All I asked was to be a priority.

For consistency and security.

For actions to match words.

For integrity.

Maybe I didn't always say it that way then.

But those were always the truths

Behind my needs.

I carried the blame for much of our relationship.

But the truth is—

It was never me.