Why does one feel so awful when rejected

Question: Why does one feel so awful when rejected
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Asked by 225bm1926 to Peter, Jonathan, Doris, David on 7 Jun 2019.
- Peter Macharia answered on 7 Jun 2019: last edited 7 Jun 2019 7:56 am
  
  @225bm1926
  
  I think it because largely human beings are social beings naturally. Being part of a group that you identify with is an important aspect of who we are
  
  See link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rejection-coping-methods-research_n_4919538

Question: Why does one feel so awful when rejected