Our friend group started a monthly board game night three years ago and it's become this weird competitive thing where two people always dominate the conversation and everyone else just goes through the motions. We all keep showing up but none of us seem to be having fun anymore and I don't know how to say that without sounding like a buzzkill.
More people experience this than they realize.
A tradition meant to bring friends together has calcified into a social performance that no one enjoys but everyone feels obligated to maintain.
“Where Are You with Games — board games and card games?”
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.