The Difference Between Needing and Wanting

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Needing means you have to have something.

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Needing means you have to have something. Wanting means you like something, but you can live without it. You need food, but you want candy. Needs are very important.

Key Facts

Needs are things you must have.

Wants are things you like.

You need food to live.

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What is a need?

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