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Scenario

When family pressure forces you to maintain false appearances

My mom keeps asking when I'm getting married and I keep saying 'soon' even though I broke up with my boyfriend three months ago because I can't bear to see her disappointed face again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of familial expectations creates a prison of deception where protecting others' feelings becomes self-betrayal.

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

“Where Are You with East Asian time and face-saving?”

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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