People in serious relatnsps or married folks: do you NEED your partner?

This is a very interesting question. I think being in a relationship is more natural than not, because humans are social creatures. I also think that over-emphasising romantic love above all others is a stupid immaturity that comes more from stories than real life. We all have needs. A number of them. Partially satisfied across a number of relationships. Anybody putting that much pressure on their significant other, is going to wreck their relationship in my opinion. It's based on wanting a fantasy, not wanting a reality.