Shouldn't it be "want" instead?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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“Today, I wanted to share a secret with you.”

Shouldn’t it be “want” instead?

Thanks.

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“Today” can be past or future tense. Present tense would be weird.

Earlier today, I wanted to share a secret with you.
Later today, I want to share a secret with you.

Today, I want/wanted to share a secret with you.
Without specifying when today, the word want or wanted informs the reader if it is earlier or later today.

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