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Scenario

When couples struggle to justify play in the absence of crisis

My wife and I got really into board games during lockdown but now that life is 'normal' again, they feel frivolous and we keep canceling game nights for 'more important' things. We're realizing we only gave ourselves permission to play when everything else was shut down, like play needs a crisis to justify it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're confronting the cultural assumption that play requires justification and can only be prioritized when 'real life' is suspended.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What is play — a philosophical definition?”

Peri

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.