Why do people feel they need to be in a relationship?

True love is worth more than all the potential heartache

Not everybody cheats...

As Onemorerobot said, it's mostly just about people having a social longing towards anyone to fulfill an empty whole within them. Thankfully for them, there are more of those kinds of people in this world than those who dislike social activites and prefer being alone.

Ever thought maybe a relationship was at the start of this whole thing. We just pervert most of ours, but it still remains the highest purpose

not only is it just because, but its natural instincts. Most guys say oh im a good man I wont cheat but 98% are lieing and as for woman the same. Sometimes you have to take risks. Also, My dad was the typical ass my point is I swore to be evrything he wasnt so I wouldnt cheat. I dont see why people cant just tell the other I dont like you or Tell them why they would want someone else.

Most people are not comfortable nor happy with themselves, hence they think they have to have a relationship. If your not happy or comfortable with yourself, you can't make anyone else happy either. In my opinion 75 percent of the population are liars, have no morals and ethics, so who wants to take a chance on that anymore. If you run into someone, great, but everybody seems to think its greener on the other side of the fence. You have to be content with yourself first.

being in a relationship means you have someone who wants to be with you when you are sick or well---someone to trust with your innermost thoughts and feelings---someone who cares when you look your best or feel your worst.. good ones are worth having--make living a treat---

I know the user who created this thread is gone now, but I still think it's a legitimate basis for discussion.

Being one of the many who has trouble meeting people who get me, and having had many failed friendships where they simply stopped calling me at the end, I will still hold that what relationships I've been able to make with family, teachers, peers, and fellow internet users really keep me from going insane. Living creatures were made to socialize. Isolation is agreed upon by many as one of the worse forms of torture. Maybe not the absolute worst, but it's still pretty bad. Even if someone enjoys living alone, chances are they'd begin to get edgy after spending enough time away from society as a whole. I guess writers sometimes go into rural regions for peace and quiet while they work their magic, but then writers are often a little out there anyway - me included.

As for cheating - as hard as it is, it may prove to be one of the better things to happen to you if you can reassess what you want in a partner and find someone who loves you as you deserve to be loved. My oldest brother was cheated on by his girlfriend of three years, but now he's living with a girl who adores him and it seems as if things are only going up from hereon out. If he doesn't marry her, I'm afraid I may have to. [Editor's Note: I kid - I'm not that bad a brother. =P]

As for what to do if you've been married to the person in question for years and have kids, I think that may depend on the situation and how you feel about it. If you really think they just messed up and are really in love with you, though it may be hard, forgiveness may be the best route. This coming from my completely-inexperienced-in-love perspective - if someone cheated on my, I'd be royally PO'd.