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From coffee table chats to interviews and gossip, socialization surrounds us with a lot of talk
and discourse over a variety of topics. It honestly feels nice to open our mouths and ears
occasionally and listen in to the latest news. Personally, even as an introvert, at heart, I actively
enjoy listening to conversations, though I wonder what makes it all work.
So why do we love to socialize? According to the article, it boils down to socialization being a
key trait in our survival as a species. Needs like food and shelter become easier to access when
humans decide to cooperate and pitch in their own ideas. In other words, People are more likely
to survive harsh environments for longer than individuals that endure those danger alone;
especially when those groups decide to group themselves into various roles for foraging,
hunting and performing rituals and beliefs.
This is why we should be thankful that humans have evolved to feel empathy, making it easier
to connect with others and find suitable mates. According to the article, innate compassion gives
us the capacity to “care and share”. To “care and share” is to give out genuine concern for
someone, especially for their wellbeing. And when people genuinely care about their
relationships, it also gives out a shared sense of belonging and worth.
Additionally, we can say that socialization is also a major factor in the formation of civilization
and culture. Imagine, If Homo Sapiens decided to become a solitary species for the remainder
of its life, avoiding interaction with the other; we would have never created the structure and
hierarchy societies and communities depend on for its members to thrive. Our success as a
species would have become non-existent if innovation and invention, guided by a constant
sharing of ideas and concepts, became lost to time.
Essentially, socialization is baked into us as a species because living together as a group, or
community gives us better survival odds. And because of how integral living as a group became,
this led to the evolution of communication, ideas to move alongside our growth as a species.
Now that we know what makes us talk, let’s ask about what we get from socializing or better yet,
what do we get from conversing with others? The answer is: A lot. From health benefits, to filling
a lonely void; conversing with other people and maintaining relationships can be very beneficial
in the long run.
A benefit of socialization and interaction is that it can be an effective way to relieve stress and
anxiety. It is widely known that bottling up your emotions without any way to vent them can lead
to deteriorating mental health, alongside straining relationships as we refuse to seek help or fear
to become vulnerable. (Gould, 2021) Because of this, socialization and expression become very
important as a healthy coping mechanism.
Social groups you follow also become an important factor in your personal development and
lifestyle. When individual decisions become a fight to pick, or change gets harder to reach,
friend groups and communities can become a source of motivation for action and can shape
habits and behaviors. Even though peer pressure is regarded to be detrimental, when seen in a
positive light, it can be a powerful agent once you surround yourself with the right people for
your needs. When you surround yourself with a proper emotional support system with your
friends, alongside taking note of actions you want to replicate; you can find yourself feeling
motivated to not only learn, but to also take initiative more with support from fellow peers.
Personally, ever since I’ve been adjusting to a new life in Senior High, I found a lot of people I
want to cherish in the long run. As someone who only had a handful of people, I feel close to in
my school life, Grade 11 feels like a new leaf. I even feel terrified of losing those relationships
over something simple and petty like a misunderstanding. It’s a fear I don’t want to materialize.
If I had a chance to recommend anything to a past self in the pandemic-era, I would want them
to learn about their boundaries and self-worth. It is not only important to know when you’re
stepping across someone’s boundaries, but it is also important to know what you don’t want to
agree with. The fuzzier the line, the more vulnerable you are to spending your energy with other
people over yourself.
And when situations get tough and you’re forced to be isolated, know that you’re more than the
flaws people point out. It is great to keep yourself accountable for mistakes you come across,
but once you overthink and get hypercritical over your mistakes, things get more scathing to
look back at.
Forgiveness is also a sign you want to keep your relationships healthy. If you know you’re at
fault for your actions, acknowledge them and actively try to get better for your friends, family and
most importantly, yourself.

REFERENCES:
Cohut, M., PhD. (2018, February 23). What are the health benefits of being social? Medical
News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321019#Social-motivation-and-brain-
power
Gould, W. R. (2021). The Dangers of Bottling Up Our Emotions. Verywell Mind.
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-dangers-of-bottling-up-our-emotions-5207825
MSEd, K. C. (2023). What is empathy? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-
empathy-
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eeling.

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enjoy listening to conversations, though I wonder what makes it all work.

hunting and performing rituals and beliefs.

relationships, it also gives out a shared sense of belonging and worth.

sharing of ideas and concepts, became lost to time.

Essentially, socialization is baked into us as a species because living together as a group, or

in the long run.

important as a healthy coping mechanism.

people over yourself.

look back at.

most importantly, yourself.

News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321019#Social-motivation-and-brain-

Gould, W. R. (2021). The Dangers of Bottling Up Our Emotions. Verywell Mind.

MSEd, K. C. (2023). What is empathy? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-

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