Companionship

Companionship is something that is important to every individual - eventhough there are many who do not quite admit to it. It doesn't mean a permanent attachment. Friends are companions, good friends are also companions. It's another label for 'same level friends'.
Independant souls value freedom, yet does have this underlying need for companionship. Even animals in the wild seek companionship - it's just nature that there will be times when we do not wish to be alone.
At this point, it's important to note that this could be a strict platonic need. Sexual needs are entirely different from what we seek in companionship.
The problem surfaces when we are stuck in a companionship long term with no visible way out soon. That puts binds which stresses the already stressful situation. It isn't the best situation but most would make do until a more amicable solution pops up. It could take years, but in the meantime, parallel companions would have to suffice - to keep the needs in balance.
We can never understand how time can change the value in a companionship. But as with all things, time does alter our vision as we mature. Needs are changing with time as we taste the sweet and bitter tears. Before long, we have a whole new list of what makes us tick.
It's not a bad thing to have changing wants - it's actually what makes the world go around - it's growth.