I Prefer A Relationship Over Dating

I just don't get why people feel like it's the end of the world to not have someone. Yeah it sucks sometimes but that's life. Nothing is peachy keen all the time. It's not the end of the world. Maybe because I've accepted being alone or maybe because I love myself it's not so hard to think ill actually have to be by myself forever..... I think everyone wants someone but if it doesn't come the right way then I don't want it. I just don't understand why people make it seem like they don't have a reason to live without a mate.