My closest friend and I are both going through divorces at the same time and we keep reinforcing each other's anger and cynicism about love instead of helping each other heal. Our conversations have become these bitter sessions where we convince each other that all relationships are doomed, and I'm worried we're making each other worse.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught in a dynamic where shared pain is creating shared bitterness rather than wisdom or healing.
“Where Are You with The examined love life — what it means to love well?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.