Our longing on a deep subconscious level is to return
to the essence of pure consciousness, our ultimate
truth.

In the meantime, we look into the other person or
external events for the parts that are missing in
ourselves to try and make us feel complete.

However, the ultimate fulfillment is not to be found
outside of ourselves.

The feeling of not being complete will remain until
there is a full realization of our true nature.