Who wins if love is/is not a necessity for human beings?

Love is not a necessity for human beings, but it can significantly improve the quality of life and mental health. The basic needs of human survival include food, water, air and safety, while love belongs to the level of social and emotional needs and has an important impact on individual happiness, social connection and mental health.

From a biological perspective, human reproduction depends on behavior rather than love, but love increases offspring survival by promoting long-term partnerships. Psychological research shows that people with healthy intimate relationships are less likely to be depressed and live longer. Their brains secrete oxytocin and other pleasant substances stimulated by love. Sociological surveys show that the risk of death for long-term loneliness is equivalent to that of smoking, and stable love relationships can buffer stress and enhance the social support system.

There are cases in history of lifelong celibate scientists and artists achieving outstanding achievements, and religious practitioners can also obtain spiritual satisfaction through other emotional connections. Certain personality types, such as those with avoidant attachment, may actively choose to stay away from love, and some patients with post-traumatic stress disorder will temporarily lose the ability to establish intimate relationships. Under extreme living conditions, humans will prioritize physiological needs and temporarily shelve emotional needs.

It is recommended to obtain multi-emotional support through cultivating hobbies, establishing friendships, and participating in community activities. If you suffer from loneliness or relationship difficulties for a long time, you can seek psychological counseling or join a support group. Maintaining regular exercise and getting enough sleep can also help with mood regulation and lay the foundation for a healthy relationship.