Why being in a relationship is awesome

I was recently unfortunate enough to have been included in a conversation between a few select males about being unfaithful in their relationships due to boredom. They informed me that cheating is something that most men and women do at some point in a relationship, or at least think about doing, and that I am ignorant if I think otherwise.
As angered as I was about this (being a hopeless romantic and all), I thought instead of ranting on about why you shouldn't cheat, I thought I would rather discuss why being in a faithful relationship is the way to go. What happened to growing old together and 'til death do us part? The sanctity of commitment has been soiled by the idea that being unfaithful is more thrilling (until you get caught).

Marriage and long term relationships get a lot of flack in society today, seen as lacking all excitement, passion and spontaneity. The truth is it doesn't have to be that way at all, and I think that the fun single life (or cheating) is only satisfactory for a very brief period of time. Lets be honest, everybody craves the love and affection that you get from a relationship (unless you are a sociopath or Oprah). Here is why being in a happy monogamous relationship is so underrated.

Sharing your day
Staring at your phone waiting for that guy/girl you like to reply to you is the worst feeling ever. All you want to do is get to know this person and share your day with them, but they are just not having it. Either that or you get some misspelt one-liner such as 'hey, wat u up 2? Lets hang out 2nite' (PS: don't reply to such messages if you have any standards at all).
Yes, we have family and friends to talk to about whatever is going on in our lives, but realistically no one likes an incessant flow of complaints and updates from a friend/family member throughout the day. When you are in a relationship, however, it kind of becomes a requirement. Couples like to know what each other are doing and feeling at all times, and they become each others personal diary and sounding board for advice.

Watching movies
Cold weather-check...Good movie-check...Popcorn-check...Blanket-check...But hold on, what is that empty cold feeling on the one half of your body? The only thing missing is the pure contentment of someone to cuddle with. Even if you are the most macho of men, you are lying to yourself if you say you don't enjoy cuddling. A movie is simply better when you are in a relationship because cuddles are unquestioned. If you can agree on what movie to watch, even better!

Relationship dates
Long silences? Fake laughs? Do I offer to pay or go halvies? Do I kiss him/her or not? Going on dates with strangers or people you hardly know is stressful and awkward, I don't care what anybody says. You don't know where you stand with the other person, you are careful about everything you say, you pray to God nothing gets stuck in your teeth.
When two people in a relationship go for a date, it's one of the most enjoyable experiences you can have. A good relationship date involves interesting conversations about anything and everything, being able to order whatever you want without a care, holding hands across the table and feeling completely comfortable and content.

Constant support
When you're in a relationship, you have that constant support for whatever you are doing or trying to achieve, whether its an exam or a marathon. That person is there to remind you that you are special and valued, and that you can accomplish anything. Their pride in your accomplishments thereafter is even more of a boost for your confidence and commitment to your goals. Its like having your own personal cheerleader!

Built-in partner
There are so many times in our lives when we just need someone to tag along with us, whether its bringing a plus one to a wedding, going to a dinner party or work function, or watching that show you have been dying to see. When you are in a relationship there is no need to panic when it comes to such times, because that person you are dating is automatically ready to be there by your side. They are your go-to dance partner, sharing personal jokes about the people around you and making sure you are never alone or partaking in the dreaded small-talk.

They make you better
There are many ways a healthy relationship can make you a better person without even realising it. You learn so much about compromising, being selfless and listening more. As someone who is part of a couple, every decision and action becomes 'we' instead of 'me'. It makes you more mature, and less likely to do stupid things because it will affect the other person in some way. Your partner is also honest enough to call you out on your bullshit when you do go wrong, which creates self-improvement and trust between the two of you.

Love is all you need
Because there is simply no better feeling than to love and be loved in return, as quoted by Charles Dickens himself. x