Why do you desire to be in a romantic relationship?

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I know that many people on this forum, particularly guys, want to be in a romantic relationship with women. I would like to know why, out of curiosity, do you desire a romantic relationship? What reason(s) do you want to be in a relationship, what is the motivating factor behind the desire to seek a relationship.

This post applies to Aspie or NT girls as well, it isn't just male specific. I'm curious as to what motivates people to want to be in a relationship.
Sometimes we say "I want to be in a relationship", and we don't even know why we want to be in a relationship. We accept that it is what is socially acceptable, and it is what the mass media and television pumps into our heads "You need to be in love/ or a relationship to be happy". But more often than not, there is a definite reason why we desire to be in a relationship.

I will give you my reasons for wanting to be in a relationship, in level of importance, and I'm going to be perfectly honest about it, no covering up feelings or being politcally correct:

1. To negate the feelings of loneliness

In my opinion, one of the worst, or the worst psychological state one can be in is a state of complete loneliness and hopelessness. To
be alone is a reminder of how alone you are. It is tough being autistic, and being single, and the fact that I am reminded of my autism
everyday reminds me of how I perceive myself as inconsolably alone- completely different neurologically and socially than my NT peers,
particularly in the areas of relationships, dating, and love.

2. A validation that I am not cursed to an existence without love

You'll have to forgive me for what I am about to say, if it offends you, but I consider autism a curse. I know there are some Aspies who
are proud to be autistic, and I admire and praise their pride at coping with this condition, but I am not one who enjoys this condition. I
consider it a limitation that separates us from our fellow neurotypical brethren. It disconnects us from them, and leads to frustration,
sorrow, isolation, loneliness, confusion, and doubt. We find solace with each other on here, but in reality, without the use of the Internet,
we are a minority among a majority.

If I was in a relationship, it would prove to me that I am not as cursed as I thought, that although my autism makes things difficult, it
doesn't mean that I am incapable of loving or feeling loved.

3. To care about someone else, and show them love and affection

Need I say much more? It gives me a chance to care about someone other than myself, and gives me opportunities to show my love,
admiration, and affection towards them. Life takes on a new meaning when you realizes someone else is capable of loving you
romantically as you are capable of loving them romantically.

Yes, yes, I know what some of you are probably thinking- "He's wanting love/to be in a relationship for all the wrong reasons. He wants to validate his worth by using some gal, instead of genuinely loving and caring about her, to achieve his goal of self worth and self satisfaction." etc and so forth.

Well like I said, I'm being real, no BS, I am honestly giving my reasons why I would like to be in a relationship. If my reasons are selfish, well it is because of the difficulties of my autistic nature have made me focus on fulfilling my emotional/social needs, before I can focus on fulfilling others' needs.

What's the cliche'- "You can't love another until you learn to love yourself." But can you love another and learn to love yourself through it. Hhhhmmmm......I wonder!

4. Sex with someone who loves you (besides yourself).

1.) Companionship, having someone you can trust and depend on
2.) To eventually start a family
3.) To have someone I can connect with on a deeper level

Yup.

Because I am a human being.

Procreation, duh (even if it doesn't happen, it's the driving force for such).

That's not my answer though. I don't want to be in one, because I'm human (:P).

Apparently not, according to the derp-faced sociopath sect called "society".

My answer: I want to have children. I want to be able to know that I can talk to someone about stuff that you would only talk to your wife about. I want to be able to know someone loves me as much as I love them. I want to be a great husband, loyal and always faithful. An aspie male/female in a successful relationship is a victory of its own. I want to be able to have that someone who appreciates my genius and is willing to weed through the nonsense and pull me and any good info out of my own head. I want to know I make someone happy. I want to be a good father. I want romance, infatuation, and sex. I want to know that I am what a woman wants, and no more of this feeling inadequate bullcrap.
I want to give the same satisfaction listed above to another, because I know it is a two way street, not a one way ticket to happiness.

That is why I want to be in a relationship.

1., 3., and 4.

Amen.

I like verbal and physical affection (cuddling, kissing) and sex (up until now it has been largely overrated for me because I have low testosterone, often times can't get it up as a result and have never cum from sex with another woman, only solo sex). I like the feeling of being "in love" with someone. Holding them in my arms, kissing them. Being their everything. You know, typical Hollywood romance BS. It does bother me that I have never "made love" with a woman I had those emotions for (I have never had penetrative sex with a woman I "loved"). I've only had penetrative sex with a girl I used for sex and escorts. Having sex with a hot woman is great. But I need more emotional involvement to go with intercourse ideally. There was a girl I cared about when I was 18 who wanted to sleep with me. But I physically couldn't due to my low sex drive. So we performed oral sex on each other. At the end of the day I think it still counts. Oral sex can be just as much of an expression of love as penetrative sex. After all lesbians can't penetrate each other (just scissoring, two-way dildos, cunnilingus, fingering).

At the end of the day I figure what's the bloody point because the feelings of love and the yearning for it is basically just nature's way of ensuring that I form a bond with the woman who carries my baby so that I can be by her side through pregnancy and ensure the survival of the child in the early ages. Those love chemicals wear off after a few years. Humans in pre-agricultural societies practiced serial monogamy, not life-long monogamy. If I have no interest in having children and I know that love is basically about two people who find each other attractive managing to form a chemical bond between each other post-coitus that binds them together, what's the point? If a woman manages to love me again, she's only saying that because she feels that I'm probably the best she could get (or close enough) in the dating market place. It's no difference than a third-rate employer hiring a third-rate employee. The third-rate employer (woman) may want a first-rate employee (man) but that employer might not be able to offer the top performer a competitive wage or their company may not have the reputation to attract the top performer or offer enough fringe benefits. They would therefore lose out the top performer (alpha male) to employers (hot chicks) who can offer the higher wages (premium vagina and premium hot sex). As a result, the third-rate employer has to "settle" for a third-rate employee. THAT IS "LOVE" as you call it. It's all about market dynamics. Love is overly cheesified by the media. It's Darwinism dressed up to be something exalted, celebrated, the source of life happiness, the meaning of life, etc.

Honestly, I've always told myself that I don't need people in my life, I'm a lone wolf. Then I found myself a lot more happy when I was around people. I would always get depressed being alone all the time.

Now I try to enjoy people company, though it's not always easy.

I must admit, I am somewhat amused by the simplicity and bluntness of your answer.

While there is a biological/survivalist need for men to procreate, or at least engage in the act of copulation, I would
think that sex without any kind of emotional intimacy would be a cheap, short thrill. The first time, it feels awesome!
After the 6th or 7th time, particularly with the same partner (if there is no intimacy in the relationship), I could see it
losing its novelty.

I would think of it hypothetically as like getting drunk. The first time you got drunk, it was fun and exciting, and it was a
new, thrilling experience. But the more often you drink, the higher tolerance to getting drunk you build, so you don't
get drunk as easily a before.

So in order to feel the same "high" as when you first got drunk, you have to drink a lot more.

I think this explains why guys who are "players" never still with one gal, because they are missing stability and emotional
intimacy with the girls they sleep around with. They compensate for their inability to have a "true" relationship (intimacy, commitment, sex, etc.), by sleeping around with random women- usually because there are no strings attached, and the guy doesn't have to make a commitment to her. Their sleeping around is their futile attempt of trying to reach that "high" they felt when they first had sex, or like I said, to compensate for their inadequacies.

All good reasons. Your answer is devoid of selfish ambitions to only satisfy your needs, and is more focused on making another person feel loved/happy. Very admirable indeed.

because i like a challenge.

Much obliged.