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How being the peacekeeper prevents necessary conflict

I am always the one deflecting tension at family dinners with jokes but I realize I am enabling everyone to avoid talking about the real problems.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The compulsive use of humor to manage group dynamics can prevent the difficult conversations necessary for genuine resolution and growth.

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