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Scenario

How to handle friends who need constant reassurance

I have a friend who constantly needs reassurance about their appearance and life choices and I am tired of having the same conversations over and over.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The endless need for external validation can transform friendship into an exhausting performance of support rather than genuine connection.

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.