Have emotional support
Have people you can call when times are tough who will listen and care
Emotional support — having people who listen, validate, and care — is not a comfort but a biological necessity.
Feel a sense of belonging
Feel accepted and part of a community
Belonging is not a preference — it is a need as fundamental as food or shelter.
Be accepted by others
Feel welcome and included by others
The desire to be accepted by others is not superficial vanity — it is a fundamental human drive with deep evolutionary...
Be trusted by others
Be someone others confide in, rely on for advice, and count on to keep promises
Trust is the invisible infrastructure of all meaningful relationships.
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
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