The need to connect to others is a biological human need, similar to the need for food and water. We can't escape it; it’s hardwired into our brains. For most of human history, our survival depended on being with others to find food and shelter, protect us from predators, and to thrive intellectually. Even if we feel less dependent on others today, the need to connect still exists. No matter how much some of us might try to deny it, we hunger for that meaningful connection to others that makes us feel loved. Our instincts remain primed to:
- Pick up on nonverbal cues that tell us how others feel about us.
- Connect to faces that express caring and concern.
- Depend on emotional communication.
- Search for relationships that make us feel safe and secure.
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