Humans are social beings. We need contact with others, not sure why, that's just the way things are. That need can be met in many ways. Although I never really dated until I was in my late 20's I had a job where I was always around people. Until I was married (in my late 30's), I sectioned off my problems, "giving" each one to a different friend. Now I have my husband to talk to, but even he doesn't know all of the things that bother me. Some I only talk to certain people about.

Don't know if that really answers your question, but it gave me a chance to think about a few things. . . Deep thoughts that I haven't thought of in a while.