if you're talking about the internet, people go on about how thirsty they are and exaggerate about their sex lives but irl i don't know anyone who shapes their life around attaining sex lol esp not over the age of 25, maybe a relationship but not specifically sex

it's because in most societies and also as seen on meme, being unpartnered makes you a "loser" and indicates there's something wrong or undesirable about you. people deep in partner seeking are more trying to achieve that level of acceptance and normalcy and also enjoy the benefits of a intimate relationship, reducing it to sex is a mistake imo. and yes the bond is just different from platonic bonds. not necessarily better but completely different.