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Scenario

When vulnerability changes the dynamic of a close friendship

I told my best friend about my struggles with addiction and they have been treating me differently ever since, like they are walking on eggshells.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

True intimacy sometimes creates distance when the weight of knowing becomes too heavy for the relationship to bear naturally.

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.