It was very interesting to hear all the different opinions of why we seek out others who are similar to us. There is such a variety of angles to even approach the topic from, and within it, so many facets.
One student brought up the idea that be dissimilar is sometimes just as important and I began to think about that. There have been times when I've been panicked about how different I look/am and there have been times when I've felt a sense of relief to be the only one standing out. And there have been times I've associated with people who were like me in that they stuck out as well.
I think I am far less likely to avoid someone unless they're "similar enough" than I am to avoid very specific people who are dissimilar in a particular way. I generally enjoy meeting new people, hearing different opinions, being introduced to new things. But I know I'm not, for example, going to a frat party for the experience.
The people around us can often serve as a lens with which to examine ourselves. I've thought about that a great deal over the years in various capacities, but it's been some time since I've really considered the simple aspect of who we seek out and why.
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