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Scenario

When a friend's self-deprecating humor becomes uncomfortable for the group

Our friend group has this person who constantly puts themselves down in ways that used to be funny but now feel kind of desperate, and we don't know whether to laugh along like we always did or say something. The whole dynamic of our group humor has gotten weird and tense.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A shift from playful self-mockery to something that feels more like self-harm has left everyone uncertain about the rules of engagement.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Self-deprecating humor?”

Peri

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