I have no idea if we're still on the original post about what we think about relationships, but I'll add my two cents

I see that you talk about not wanting to "need" someone else but, for me, a relationship is primarily about WANTING someone else (in all ways). My husband and I have been happily married a long time and we metaphorically hold each other's hands because we want to, not because we are solely obligated to.
Because of this, we are there for each other when life sucks. And it does, sometimes.

Just my 2 cents.