Why do people feel the need for a partner?
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Some people are not satisfied with casual sexual encounters and relationships.\n\nI'm a single parent with three kids, and want and need emotional support and intellectual stimulation from a mature adult female, not what I can get from my mates over a pint at the local.\n\nDifferent strokes for different folks.
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we "modern humans", both men and women, i have seen have started getting such tendencies to seek a relationship outside even if they are satisfied .\n\neven in countries like mine - India - which is much more conservative and where marriages are by and large done once in a life and they survive till both die\n\ni attribute 2 reasons for it - greed and the need for change.\n\nGreed because man & woman want more and more out of life in the area of sexual and emotional fulfilment. Meaning they want such things from more than 1 people\n\nChange because like every other thing, many people have started taking relationships as a commodity, which should be changed frequently. Instead of understanding the partner, they just live them alone for self-good.
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because they are not real men.They want you to feel like you can have no one else but them.Insecurity.But you can do better.
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Common in relationships that have problems. If you want to do this thing, you are probably missing some important things in your relationship with your spouse. You should put all of that energy into finding the cause for the desire. Couples can be happy together for a lifetime, but it isn't the natural thing. Most of us are too selfish for this to happen easily. You have needs, your spouse has needs. You are missing each other's needs. Find a way to do a better job at fulfilling the needs.
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Some people are of low character, and don't know how to get what they want without using people.  Some use people to fill a vacuum in their own life.  Without feeling much to give, they take, take, take.
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WOw! Good question, this really gets into the heart of human relations.\nOK, its a self esteem issue, no-one who likes us so obviously and easily is good enough for us. Yet when you look back in future years you probably think they were indeed good enough and an opportunity lost.\nThere is also an element of social climbing involved where we want people who are "too good" for us or not really in our league or social circle. We believe we have to strive to better ourselves.\nI'm so glad i'm married and past all that!! But excellent question, respect.
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Sometimes.  But mostly because we need love and companionship just like everyone.  We could probably get this without being married but the committment of marriage makes us feel stable.
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Because you r no longer available is why!!  lol  You will not be asking them for a committment or strings.  They can have their fun with you and run!  They also see this as a challenge- your married say- all of a sudden millions want u and why?  Cus its a personal challenge to see if they can take something that belongs to another!  These people r entirely insecure and need approval constantly!  As soon as someone finds out I have only slept with one guy my entire life all of a sudden I have 50 wanting to show me all the things Im missing out on!  GOD!  lol
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they are looking for someone to make them feel whole and fill up an empty space...love yourself first and then you have it to give...
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Why do you NEED a girlfriend?
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People are weird, when you have a boyfriend they are jealous, and pick and pride into your relationship.  When you don't have a boyfriend they make you feel bad about it: "You must be so lonely!",or "It's couples night, sorry!"  And then more dreadfully, they try to fix you up, yuck.  Some people, want to see you happy, while others could care less....
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because people are looking for love.. duh!
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We are human, so we feel, its only natural. If someone doesnt have a partner to have sex with, what are they going to vent out their frustrations with???? Masturation.
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Its the perfect companion. And I do believe that everyone has one.  Though everyone may not end up with theirs I beleive that there is somebody made especially for everyone.  And its hard to find that person because people get soooo caught up in things that don't matter like sex and money.  But your soul mate will be able to satisfy your every need without even allowing you a doubt in your mind.  It's hard to find that person but when you do.... it'll be obvious.
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When you truly love your partner, there is no way you will do it with someone else because you wouldn't want to do anything that could hurt you love and oftentimes you wouldn't be feeling interested to anyone else...people who like having many partners just havent  found their match yet.
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I agree that for the most part everyone needs a partner in this life. boy boy girl girl whatever, just someone to love and to love you and circle the wagons with.
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Learn to be comfortable with yourself, with or without a partner. If you're comfortable in your own skin, you'll be more likely to attract a partner if that's what you want.