How can you be an individual in a group?
By ajalitus
@ajalitus (127)
United States
March 3, 2012 2:50pm CST
I find that being part of a group is fun at times but, you sometimes have to conform. A group of people should have similar interests but sometimes those interests are lost to give way to a broader idea.
What groups are you a part of and how do you keep your individuality while being a part of something greater than yourself? Can you actually create one out of many? Share.
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@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
4 Mar 12
Yep, it's fun to be a part of a group. It's not fun when you can't be yourself in that group. I choose my friends carefully and if I sense that the group wants me to be someone else, I quickly prevent myself from spending time with that group. It's not worth it staying with those people, since being yourself is your own value for the group, not the person they want you to be.
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
3 Mar 12
I am not part of any group or it must be my family (kids) and even there I am not a part. Me and my kids spend a lot of time alone doing what we like, but we are still close and way closer as many people around us.
I don't think you can be an individual if you love to join a group and you have to be nearly the same to fit in.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
5 Mar 12
I be an individual in a group by just being me. I don't like to be dominate, I'll follow lead if I need to but I do have my opinions and I will say what's on my mind. I don't think I need to pretend and just agree whether at work or with my family and friends. After all, we're unique by being ourselves.
@angelako (280)
• Italy
4 Mar 12
I dont have a group,circle of friends yes though we have different interest but with them i feel at ease they are my childhood friends,we meet sometimes but not so often since most are already married so its hard to always intouch,only by phone,or some occasions.
@dazzledlady (1618)
• Philippines
3 Mar 12
In my circle of friends we have different likes and dislikes. We dont conform everytime but we maintain each other's individuality by respecting each other. When you respect a person, you wont force your views and if it is mutual they wont force you too.
@ajalitus (127)
• United States
3 Mar 12
Oh...well, yes friends are unique. I, however, was referring to a different kind of group, such as some type of organization. It's not really about forcing people. I think it's more about moving as a whole in an organization. That is what I meant by the disappearance of individuality.
