My spouse thinks my family's style of roasting each other is toxic and aggressive, but I think their family's politeness is fake and emotionally distant, and we can't figure out whose definition of 'loving humor' to use with our kids. Every family gathering becomes this weird performance where we're both trying to prove our way is healthier.
More people experience this than they realize.
The collision of different satirical traditions reveals that there is no neutral ground in humor—every joke carries the values of its culture.
“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.