Those who are emotionally distraught can push others away with their overt displays of neediness. (firstthings.com)
What pugs lack up in energy, however, they make up for in neediness. (pethelpful.com)
I have felt as if I'm drowning at times because of misbehavior and extra neediness from my older two, and I'm guilty of expecting too much from them because they are older. (positiveparentingconnection.net)