Anika, I agree with your post. Craving affection is a physical and emotional need so in that way, we are needy. Some people don't have this high on their priority list of needs but it doesn't make either person bad or good, right or wrong. Of course, it is good to have your significant other tell you they love you everyday but some people have a hard time articulating that love if you ask them why. They just do and hopefully that will suffice. If they can't explain it, you should be able to take a step back, look at their actions and SEE that they love you. To some people, an unaffectionate person is ultimately incompatible with them but there is no blame. If that's what it comes down to, mark it down to learning, I guess.