Joining with another person, other people, or a group can represent an actual or desired:
- Commitment to the other person or people (such as joining in marriage, joining a community)
- Commitment to a shared cause or goal (such as joining a union or philanthropic organization)
- Acceptance of a creed, set of beliefs or intentions, etc. (such as joining a religion)
- Interaction with others who share your interests
- Feeling of belonging or acceptance by others
- Feeling that you're part of a community or whole