My partner and I used to bond over making fun of the same things but lately our sarcasm feels mean-spirited and we keep hurting each other's feelings when we think we're being funny. I don't know if we've gotten too comfortable being cruel or if we've just lost the thread of what makes teasing loving instead of bitter.
More people experience this than they realize.
The irony that binds can become the irony that wounds when play turns to performance and shared laughter becomes mutual cruelty.
“Where Are You with Irony and satire?”
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.