My partner and I used to roast each other constantly and laugh about everything, but lately when I try to be sarcastic or make jokes like we used to, they get hurt or say I'm being mean, and I can't tell if I've gotten meaner or they've gotten more sensitive or if we just don't speak the same language of humor anymore.
More people experience this than they realize.
The delicate ecosystem of shared irony that once bonded you has shifted, leaving both people uncertain whether the humor changed or they did.
“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.