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Originally Posted by Depletion
But don't you think that we all need, rely, or depend on other people, isn't that what people do. To me it seems that humans need each other, and that is a matter of biology.
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I think this is so individual that it becomes meaningless to talk about humans as a group and whether they need other people or not. It would very difficult to live a life that did not depend on others for at least some of our food and shelter and other necessities. I agree with you to that extent, about biological necessity. But emotional dependence is not as straightforward and I am convinced that it can be possible to get to a point where we do not need emotional support from others - provided, of course, that we want to reach that point. I am not saying that it is something that fits everybody but I don't think it is unhealthy or unnatural.
[edited to add: Maybe this is simply wishful thinking on my behalf, but I do hope I'm right.]