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Why do people feel in order for them to live a fulfilling life, they require companionship?

why? I don't understand Why do majority of people feel like in order for their life to be complete or happy, they need to have companionship or be in a long term relationship or else they feel they can't continue living their lives for any longer? I personally just think that shows weakness. Nobody NEEDS companionship to be happy, humans weren't born to find a "companion" so to say. I believe that having a companion early in your life will only slow you down from your path to success, having to rely on each other and trust one another. Why can't people just learn to rely on themselves and only themselves? I know so many people who go from relationship to relationship, and if they aren't in one they feel depressed and have no will to live. I find this to be extremely pathetic and weak. I have never craved a relationship or companionship, I have never felt the need to become attached to someone or ever came close to being attached, and I have realized how successful I have became in life. So why, so people require companionship in order for their lives to be complete, and why do so many people easily trust others 100%? I do believe you shouldn't trust anyone 100% other than yourself

Public Comments

1. human nature. i guess their lonely :-0
2. We humans are weak ... weak for love. We need someone to tell us how great we are and what difference we have made in their life....
3. hm, i'm not exactly how you are describing. but i have a broken family, and i am the only child...so sometimes a companion is a good thing. you wouldn't want to talk to yourself about your problems all the time....it feels good to share your problems with someone else. and yes its true, you cannot trust anyone 100% and i've been through that. But people need relationships (boyfriends/girlfriends) more than friends because friends are close up to a certain point, while relationships is a stronger friendship.. well thats just my opinion. but hope this gives you an understanding of other peoples point of views :) if they don't feel the way i feel, than they are just probably really lonely and have a low self esteem.
4. Well ...Companionship means different things to different peoples, cultures and lifestyles. For example people, mostly in third world countries, seek long term companionship just for financial support, the desire to have offspring and support to raise the children and sometimes people need companionship for daily dialogue.. I've been single for almost 10 years now and am getting used to being lonely all the time.But my neighbors are like 75 and married and they talk from dawn til' dusk. Their compatibility is cute and they seem to be very happy. Also you answered your question just by asking it...People who are responding to your question are your internet companions:) hope it helped. and i hope i won some yahoo points for this...lol
5. Humans are naturally social creatures, so we need some companionship and relationships to fulfill our social life needs. Having a companion or a partner comes with pros and cons. For example, the good thing is that companions are there to support you and regulate your emotions. The bad thing is if your companion is too clingy or is a bad influence to you, they may annoy you or they may change you into a person you don't want to be. But having independence is a good thing to allow us to focus on our own things.