The need to belong can be described as the desire to form and
maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals. In this
week’s discussion, consider a time when your need to belong led you to
do what was in your best interest. Please respond to all of the
following prompts:
- Consider the elements of attraction as outlined in the
text. Apply each element to platonic and romantic relationships you
have had. - How do these elements differ in each?
- Are they all equally important or are they weighed differently in friendship than they are in romance?
- Explain the human need for companionship in social relationships.
- Explain the human need to belong.
- Describe the principles of attraction.
- Describe factors that enable close relationships.
- Describe the relationship between love and sexuality in human relationships.
- Assess the effects of rejection.
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