Our friend group started making these dark jokes about climate change and politics to cope with feeling powerless, but now every conversation turns into this nihilistic comedy routine and I miss when we could just enjoy each other's company.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your collective coping mechanism has become a conversational trap that prevents other forms of intimacy and joy.
“Where Are You with Gallows humor?”
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.