My best friend and I signed up for this recreational volleyball league to have fun and get exercise but she takes every loss so personally that I'm dreading games now. I don't know how to tell her that her intensity is making something that should be lighthearted feel heavy.
More people experience this than they realize.
Mismatched expectations about seriousness are creating tension in what should be shared enjoyment.
“Where Are You with Sports — playing and watching?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.