I don't get why everyone is so desperate for love or intimacy.

First of all, love who you are. A lot of you are honest hardworking people with good hearts and you already have a wonderful life and don't realize it. I mean kindness is rare in this world and that's an admirable quality in a person. Next, do you really want to be with someone or do you think that's just what is expected of you by society? Think about what your dreams are and what you want to accomplish. Work toward those goals and everything else will fall into place in time. You only get one life and you have to live it the way you want to, not the way others think you should. Finally, find those little things you love and let them surround you and fill you up. For me it's the moonlight, the sound of waves on the beach, the rough but beautiful sound of a guitar through an amplifier. Achieve true freedom. Love yourself. ❤️