Our friend group used to have inside jokes and do ridiculous things together but now when we hang out it's just complaining about work and life and I feel like we've forgotten how to actually have fun together instead of just venting.
More people experience this than they realize.
Adult friendships can calcify into therapeutic exchanges, losing the shared joy that originally bonded people together.
“Where Are You with Play deprivation — what we lose without it?”
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.