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When shared accountability becomes subtle competition

My roommate and I are both trying to build healthier relationships with social media and we decided to support each other by sharing our struggles, but I notice we've started comparing our 'digital wellness' in ways that feel competitive and somehow less honest.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for mutual support in changing habits has activated comparison and measurement rather than genuine encouragement.

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