Why do most teenage girls feel the need to always have a boyfriend?

i think its because they barley get enough love from their family so they search for it else where. kind of trashy if you ask me.Why do most teenage girls feel the need to always have a boyfriend?
That is the rough period between any kid's life. A lot is changing and they're looking for someone who could be there and talk to them, instead of their parents.Why do most teenage girls feel the need to always have a boyfriend?
I don't think most do. I think most 11-13 year olds do that's all they talk about.