My partner and I used to bond over making fun of politicians together, but now every joke I make feels like I'm attacking their views and every joke they make feels like they're dismissing mine, and we can't figure out how to laugh at the absurdity of politics without it becoming a fight about our actual beliefs.
More people experience this than they realize.
Political polarization has infected your shared sense of play, turning comedy into ideological warfare.
“Where Are You with Satire and political humor?”
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.