Is it necessary to be in a relationship to be happy?

[Anonymous]

[Juicyred921]

No. But it would take a lot of self love to be without a relationship. People rely on relationships for many reasons. Boost self esteem, comfort, sex, companionship, etc. Just like food and water, humans also have a social need. A need to be touched and need to socialize. This is why people feel the need to be in a relationship. Always having that person there to help fulfill each other’s needs. Without one, you would have to find those things elsewhere. It’s very possible to have a happy life without a relationship. With the help of friends and family for your social needs. And possibly a hookup every now and then for physical needs. But everyone desires love. It’s one of the ultimate goals in life. So you may have so nights where you watching a romantic movie and crying your eyes out wishing you could have that special person to love and be loved by. But neither path is easy. To be in a relationship, you have the risk of heartbreak. To not, you risk feeling empty or lonely. You can be happy either way but also miserable either way.

[Juneberry91]

Codependent people that are in a relationship or single are unhappy all the time. Codependent Will find singleness a curse & marriage is nessary to find their purpose and answer to happiness.

Independent people in relationships or single are happy all the time. A Independent person will enjoy life as a single take advantage of what it brings & married independents marry to be with someone the exotic & share thier life with, but it’s not Necessary to find happiness cause they found it themselves.

I have seen people thriving and joyous and singleness and I have seen people married for 12 years so miserable and too tired to start all over.

[AdithyaR]

Not at all. If that were true, there wouldn't be people in unhappy relationships. But the fact that there are such people proves that being in a relationship doesn't guarantee happiness. And neither does being single mean you can't be happy.

[magiusX26]

trillions of grown ups who never dated or had sex, luved as hermits, joined convents/cloisters throughout history and still be happy till they died says non you do not need to be in a relationship to be happy.

[AviatorTom]

No, you can be happy without being in a relationship, and you can ne unhappy in a relationship. The two are totally unrelated.

[whereismyjohnny]

No. True happiness comes from within. A healthy relationship, friendships and some other factors can definitely contribute to happiness, but being in a relationship is not required for happiness.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Happiness is caused by external factors, things you experience that are enjoyable.

[DollAlone]

Why be in a relationship if you are not happy? That's pointless so yes id say its pretty fuckin necessary

[EricSummer]

It depends on the person and the phase in their life. For me, I admit I cannot really be happy without a woman in the long run.

[RealMarek]

It is normal to desire a relationship, but you are best prepared for a relationship if you are content with your life as a single.

[Potteplante]

No. I'm not in one and I'm content with my life and where I'm at.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think so.

You can be in a relationship and be unhappy.

In fact, ever since my mom got in a relationship she’s been unhappy and verbally abused.

[TheSpaceGnome]

For most people it is, for a very few they can be happy without it.

[FilmGuy93]

Nah, but I would say that most people can get to like 85-90% happiness on their own.

[parangat]

Not at all i am single for like an year now and I've had ups and downs but nevee felt like i needed a relationship to get up it was always lack of hardwork or laziness which lacked me off

[Anonymous]

If the partner is mentally healthy yes perhaps. But that’s kinda hard to find

[gag36627]

Very true. They can radiate their mood on you

[gag36627]

@emmakhan

[Emmakhan]

Yes gag36627

[NostalgiaSenpi]

No. Happiness isn't contingent on being in a relationship. Many people hate their spouse.

[Reorx]

No. I've been single (by choice) a longtime & am happy but that took some work.

[noohair]

No, I have blissful solitude and enjoy every breath I take.

[Anonymous]

No. But why would you want to be in a relationship if you weren't happy.

[gorkemm]

I guess no but it is true, ıf I have a girlfriend I feel excited and happy espcially first times

[serious]

Absolutely not. NO.

[chicosuave]

yes it is even if people deny it.

[welcomemen]

Yes, in my opinion

[exitseven]

no but being in a relationship can be fun.

[Drdeeznuts1132]

No. End of discussion.

[SolitarySolace]

No it is not necessary

[clampfan101]

No, but a successful one is immensely helpful.

[Agape93]

Nope

[Apulu_Imback]

Not at all.

[serious_miss419]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 no