I've been pretending to like my friend's boyfriend for two years because she seems happy, but being around them both makes me feel like I'm lying about who I am.
More people experience this than they realize.
Performative acceptance slowly erodes the authentic self that friendship is meant to nourish.
“Where Are You with Friendship as love?”
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.