I'm not needy enough?

My fiancee and I have recently had a talk about our problems. He doesnt feel as though I am "needy enough". He feels as though I'm to independent. It's not about money or anything but more like I never ask him for help. I'm strong so I move my own stuff, I'm great with tools so I put my own stuff together and build things, I dont feel the need to text during the day, im not clingy, these are some examples. He says he has a hard time because he wishes I "needed" him. I explained how i need him in other ways and me doing my own things doesnt mean I love him any less. I was on my own for years with no help so I guess I just got used to taking care of myself. I'm trying so hard to step it up to make him feel needed. I'm trying to ask him to help me move stuff, I asked him to put the tree together, to open jars, trying to text him a few times a day, and some other stuff. I'm not emotional and have always been very independent. Does anyone else have any suggestions on how to be "needier"? I'm having a tough time with this