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Scenario

When you become someone's only emotional support system

I am the only person my friend talks to about their problems and the responsibility of being their sole emotional support feels overwhelming.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being someone's exclusive confidant can transform friendship into an unsustainable burden when healthy boundaries dissolve.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philia — deep friendship as love?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.