Dating for Convenience, Is It Worth It?

I’m noticing that a lot of women, both young and old, are dating just to say they have someone in their life. It makes me wonder if it’s really worth it? Generally, they’re excited to talk to their friends about him, but it usually turns into a venting session. He’s doing this, he’s doing that, he’s not doing this, he’s not doing that, etc. More than likely, she wants to be in it for the long haul, and will try to “mold” him into THE ONE. Why? Is dating for convenience really worth all of the work?