Question

The need to belong theory hypothisizes "each of us is born with a fundamental drive to seek, form, maintain, and protect strong social relationships." What are your feelings about this? How strong is your own need to belong? How does this need influence your life?

If you were to write a personal ad seeking a new friend, what are some of the key terms you would use? For example, are you looking for someone to share conversation or an activity; are you looking for someone who is trustworthy, fun, reliable... etc.

Answer 1

I feel we are human beings who require emotional dependency on someone around. We seek company of the ones who can take care of us in all the ups and downs. There is a part of us who always needs someone to love, care for us and always be there. We just have to be ready to brace that someone we get in life. This is the basic reason we fall for social relations. It is not wrong to be addict for such relations but we need to understand the ways in which it can actually be effective in bringing us closer to people. If i were to look out for a friend then she would be someone who is there for me, to guide me, brace me and look after all that i do. She should be the one who shows me the right path to do things, braces me with teh best things to come in hand and is always there for me no matter what we say and do.