My partner comes from a family where teasing and roasting each other is how they show love, but my family was more serious and I often can't tell when they're joking versus being mean. When we're all together I feel left out of their rapid-fire wordplay and my partner gets frustrated that I don't 'get' their family's humor, but honestly sometimes it doesn't feel very funny to me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Incompatible humor cultures are creating exclusion and misunderstanding in the relationship's broader ecosystem.
“Where Are You with Wit and wordplay?”
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.