Periagoge
Scenario

When friends grow in different spiritual directions

My closest friend from childhood has become very religious over the past few years while I've moved in the opposite direction, and we both keep tiptoeing around the fact that we now see the world completely differently, which is making our friendship feel artificial.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people whose bond was built on shared understanding must learn whether their connection can survive — and even deepen through — fundamental disagreement about reality.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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