My poker buddies keep inviting me to higher-stakes games and I keep saying yes even though I'm losing money I don't have because I don't want them to think I'm broke.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of social diminishment can override our most basic instincts for self-preservation.
“Where Are You with Games — board games and card games?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.