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Scenario

When social rituals become substitutes for authentic connection

My book club started as a way for our friend group to stay connected after we all moved to different cities but it's become this weird space where we're performing intellectual engagement while avoiding all the real stuff that's happening in our lives. We're closer to these books than we are to each other anymore.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Structured activities can become elaborate defenses against the vulnerability that genuine intimacy requires.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social learning theory?”

Peri

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.

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