I believe that a lot of people want more than just sex but we live in a society where people who want more than sex and who want to actually get attached are mocked.
I was shocked when somebody told a soon-to-be-bride "do you really want to have sex with the same person for the rest of your life ?"
It's like we are almost pressured into having no emotions attached to relationships. Being in a relationship becomes so strange to some that they just keep on living life sleeping around or not becoming emotionally attached. Then there are those who don't want the commitment.
Other people just don't want to be hurt. At the same time, women and men are called *****s and players when they sleep with a lot of people. It is a confusing world.

But there are also a lot of young, middle-aged and old people who still believe in love. I am one of them and I understand you completely when you refer to objectification. I hope you find a significant other who aspires to have the same relationship as you.