Lost Loverboy Podcast
Lost Loverboy Podcast
Demetri Wiley
Why We Mistake Being Needed for Being Loved
32 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 1:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail Being needed can feel a lot like being loved. It feels good to be the person someone depends on, leans on, or calls when life falls apart. But the two aren't always the same. In this episode, we explore why so many of us tie our worth to being useful, how people can mistake dependency for love, and what happens when our identity becomes wrapped up in fixing, rescuing, and constantly showing up for everyone else. Together, we'll unpack the difference between being valued for w...