I think human beings are mainly social creatures. Like most species (or all ?) we feel most comfortable surrounded by our own species, not utterly isolated. Even the hermits who have eked out an existence in the mountains somewhere, far from society, would feel much less comfortable if they knew they were the only human being left on Earth, I'm sure. Why ? Because I think there's a difference between preferring to be alone and being completely isolated.
The former is where we prefer our own company and the company of nature and animals to that of our fellow humans but we could tolerate and interact with them as well. The latter would be if we literally were cut off from humankind and had no choice about it. Even the most asocial among us would surely feel anxious at some level about that. Because the option is taken away. You only have to observe cows, sheep or horses in a field to see how they get nervous at being separated from each other. Humans are not as different as we like to think except our tolerance for going it alone is far higher than most animals.
So, with all this in mind, it's no surprise to think that most people like to feel part of something. A band. A sports team. A club. An organisation. An institution. Not only is it the reality of being surrounded by others who are in the same situation as you (or share the same interests or goals) but I think it's about the fact that we now have something to represent, something to fight for and defend. Maybe in the cases of bigger groups it's the thought that they've got your back, as well. A mutual respect thing. You give to it, it gives to you.
The opposite of that of course is going it alone. Not being part of a group. It can be hard to find something that aligns with your beliefs so sometimes going it alone is the only option. Going it alone is often frustrating. Maybe sometimes you want some comrades or need some help. Being a loner is tough. The only real support you've got is yourself. But the upsides are also really good. You're not tied to anything. You can do something how you want to do it.
Maybe there's both aspects in your life. You're part of a club or group but you're also a loner in other aspects. Maybe you prefer one over the other ? I can think of one example where we're all part of a group.... a certain guitar website.... surely in the case of learning guitar it's good to be part of a group ? If you're the kind of person who prefers to be part of something or prefers to work alone then maybe you could tell us the best things about it ?
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