Is it the truth or an illusion that you need a partner to feel "complete"?

Question

Is this a myth that our society perpetuates on us, or is it the truth; that to feel complete you must find the perfect partner? How do you feel about this personally? And how do you feel about it generally?

Answer 1

I used to think that every body needs somebody sometimes, But after experiencing a long life, I have found that not everyone needs anybody all the time. I mix in the community, but I have solitude at home and am content.

Answer 2

it is society's illusion.   i am complete in and of myself.  my partner is a compliment to me.  he is complete in and of himself.

Answer 3

'Speak as you find', goes the expression.

In other words, you can only speak from your personal experience ~ in the end.

On the other hand, it appears to be a demonstrable experience that 'many' (maybe even the 'majority' of) people experience life better or in a more fulfilling way, through being able to share their selves and their experiences with someone whom the might care to consider as their 'other half'.

In some respects, the other adage of 'one hand washes the other' is equally as true when we 'need' another person at various times in our lives.

Sash.

Answer 4

Do not believe that is an illusion, and is certainly true for many;

personally or generally  i have not though about it much,

It is quite a challenge to figure that one out.

Society has a big influence on individual's thinking and behavior, and most species on Earth are subject to cause and effect phenomenon.

Answer 5

well it depends on what you mean. Do you mean a committed partner or a s*x partner(s)? It is an illusion that you need a committed partner, like say a wife or one girlfriend. We are wired to designed to have multiple s*x partners, I don't care what society and religion tells you. We want s*x with multiple people. So, sticking with just one person for life (like religion and society tells us) actually goes against what we want. I do believe that we need sexual partner(s) however. s*x is a natural thing, and it one of the most important things that we need to have. Without s*x, we would probably eventually go crazy. So, I think we do need some sort of s*x partner, but not the one and only soul mate like most people believe.