Why do we seek and yearn to be with others, why do we need to share the company of other people?
From married couples and lovers to strangers and people we meet on the street we seek to be around, to be in the company or in the presence of other people. And while 'getting away from it all' and going somewhere totally remote can be pleasant, eventually everyone gets the same urge to find and share the company of other people.
So my question is, Why do we seek and even yearn for the company of others?
To be clear, I am not asking about biology, evolutionary science, physiology or evolutionary psychology : i.e., we are pack animals. Instead my question is directed more at the 'heart and soul', the emotional centre of our being. What is it that being around others fulfils on ourselves and why do we yearn for both romantic/intimate relationships and just friendships and acquaintances?
Please explain your answers if possible.
Thanks.
2007-12-02
17:06:25
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Arthur N
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