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When humor becomes a shield against real connection

I made a joke to deflect when my friend was trying to have a serious conversation about their depression and I can see that I hurt them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The reflex to lighten heavy moments can inadvertently communicate that difficult emotions are unwelcome.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The Sufi tradition of humor?”

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