The following is a summary of what people look for in a relationship.
Mental Stimulation
First, people seek “stimulation” in love. They want to experience the thrill of dating a handsome or cute person.
Physical Contact
Next, people seek “physical contact. As humans are animals, both men and women have sexual desires. They seek a partner who can satisfy that sexual desire.
Comfort
After the initial excitement of love has subsided, people seek comfort in a romantic relationship. When trust is established between two people, they feel safe and happy just by spending time together.
Learning
Some people try to learn something through their romantic experiences. By dating people of the opposite sex, they learn things they did not know before and try to grow as a person.
Social Status
Some members of society try to increase their social value by dating people of high social status. In this case, they are interested in themselves and not in the other person.
Marriage
After a certain age, people begin to seek a life partner. They may also desire marriage due to financial concerns or pressure from others. Love is used as a means to achieve this.
Lastly
As described above, what people seek in love varies from person to person. However, no matter what we want from love, we ultimately want it to be happy. In order to have a happy love life, it is important to clarify what we ourselves are looking for and to communicate with the other person.