My closest friend has been struggling with depression for months and I've been trying to be supportive, but I'm starting to feel resentful that every conversation is about their pain and I never get to share what's happening in my life. I feel guilty for feeling this way but I'm also exhausted.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to be a good friend can create an unsustainable dynamic where one person's needs eclipse the mutuality that friendship requires.
“Where Are You with Parental love — eros storge philia agape?”
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.