Our friend group has this running joke that's been going for years but it's become mean-spirited and always targets the same person, and we all keep participating because stopping would acknowledge how cruel it's gotten. The person being targeted still laughs along but their laugh sounds different now and we're all pretending not to notice.
More people experience this than they realize.
A shared comedic tradition has morphed into something harmful, but the group's investment in maintaining their dynamic prevents them from confronting what the humor has become.
“Where Are You with Jokes and their structure?”
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.