2007-03-12 20:16:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It makes you feel that you are not alone in the way you are thinking, in this crazy, mixed-up world that we are living. Kind of like meeting a kindred spirit.
Fun question :o)
2007-03-12 20:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its self affirming, making you feel you're on the right track, have a non- conflicting belief system, fit in with a crowd, or have a following. All of this can be a good thing, being right, and well intentioned. But be warry of the deception of self and others. Be deserving of the reasonings of others. Are they stroking you to ride on shirt-tails? Are they affirming you, or themselves? It's always easy to make a stand with a crowd behind you. But it's best when you're being backed for being right, rather than having an opinion that a group agrese with.
2007-03-13 06:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by Perry B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always hard to stand alone. And I suppose innately as humans we sometimes have a need to support and rely on each other.
I know that to a few Native American cultures, to be thrown out alone was a death sentence because we require each other's support for life. I would think the same to a small extent applies to ideas. Sure, the idea might survive alone for a small time. But it is much more likely to when carried on by more than one individual.
2007-03-13 03:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people take ur side it means they approve of what ur saying. In their eyes ur right and the other person is wrong.
Makes things easy fro you having supporters, you know your not alone in your ideas and opinions especially if they're people close to you.
2007-03-13 03:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Natasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It somehow validates you, causes you to feel important. Also, can cause you to feel as if you were the one that was right in a discussion or in a situation.
2007-03-13 03:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by thebestofalllostarts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it gives you a feeling of safety, security and self-confidence.
2007-03-13 03:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by rinah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your insecurity
parents teachers and peer group tell you you are wrong
true freedom comes when you speak the truth no matter if no-one approves
2007-03-13 03:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes things easy
2007-03-13 03:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you know you're right even when you're not.
It's a power thing.
2007-03-13 03:18:35 · answer #9 · answered by experiMENTAL bunny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get more courage and things become much easier for you to handle.
2007-03-13 03:23:38 · answer #10 · answered by Khurram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋