I used to think so. Up until my late 20's I honestly thought love was a bullshit lie within which everyone was conspiring. I met peeps I liked but I never fell in love, to me doing so would have been a definite indication of weakness. Didn't help that most of the peeps around me who
were in relationships were miserable as fuck and were obviously there for reasons of dependence, fear, insecurity.
Relationships ultimately are what you make of them though; peeps who are terrified to be alone will always cling to them, conversely many strong, confident and independent peeps have partners who fit into and compliment their already fulfilling lives, and each party is happier and stronger for that.
I'm a better, stronger, kinder person due to my partner's influence, and I know the same is true in reverse. That's not weakness or co-dependence; that's taking on the world together, kicking it's azz and laughing non-stop along the way. Sure I could do it alone but it wouldn't be nearly as much fun
Being in a relationship requires a great deal of mental strength. Being vulnerable, open, honest,compassionate and focused on someone else takes a great deal of work.
^^^word, really well put =)