We spend so much of our lives at work and grant work so much of our mental space to work, even when we aren't physically there. Of course we want to feel like we belong and are well-liked... You don't have to have a work bestie or (cringe) work spouse, but meaningful relationships with the people you work with are important.
Feeling generally left out can seem like a different problem though, because it's not about work performance... If you want to have more of a relationship with coworkers, start by modeling the behavior you'd like to see. Check in on how they're doing, remember milestones, ask about their families and lives, praise or thank them in meetings or on Slack, share credit and ideas.
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