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Scenario

When pity sustains a friendship instead of genuine connection

I realized I have been friends with someone for years primarily because I feel sorry for them, and that feels wrong but I do not know how to change it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Relationships built on compassion rather than mutual enjoyment can become prisons of obligation disguised as virtue.

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.