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When humor becomes a way to avoid intimacy

I made a joke about my friend's relationship problems and they haven't talked to me since and I'm realizing I use humor to avoid having serious conversations.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're using laughter as a shield against the vulnerability required for genuine friendship, pushing away the very connection you're trying to maintain.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.