The need to belong is universal, but is this always a positive thing?

that depends

Explanation: well it depends on how u take it ...it depends on the way u think every one belongs some where or the other ..but in the other side ppl may think tht they don't belong here and there which may lead to some negativity ..I am not very sure about your question . But maybe If u are talking about the case of fitting in with other ppl or belonging in a batch of ppl quit it why to be in a box while u can explore the exteriors eventually when u look around u have reched to places u have never even guessed about u have met ppl like u ppl who understand you .

Hope it helps

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