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The Psychological Impact of Rejection and Exclusion
Feeling rejected or ostracized during adolescence can have long-lasting psychological effects on our sense of self-worth and belonging./nBelonging is the third most important need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, after basic survival needs./nUnresolved feelings of rejection from our teenage years can resurface in adulthood and lead to further isolation and codependency./nSome individuals may develop a tendency to collect friendships and change their identities in order to seek acceptance and avoid loneliness./nFilling our social calendars with numerous relationships is a subconscious attempt to prevent feeling alone or rejected.