Exploration of Human Connection and Nostalgia in Combat and Crisis Situations

Individuals with combat experience develop warm feelings towards their time in combat due to the intense relationships and camaraderie formed. Humans have a natural tendency to affiliate with those around them for survival, creating a sense of safety and belonging. This affiliation with groups is essential for human survival, and prioritizing the group's needs over one's own can feel intoxicating and satisfying. Nostalgia is commonly observed in individuals who have experienced combat or crisis situations as they miss the unity and connection formed during those difficult times. This deep connection to combat experiences can lead many individuals, especially young men, to have a fondness for fighting and combat scenarios, even years after the events have occurred.