My writing group has been meeting for two years and we've gotten really good at being supportive but terrible at being honest about each other's work. We all know we're not pushing each other anymore but no one wants to be the person who breaks the nice dynamic.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group has unconsciously chosen psychological safety over truth-telling and now faces the stagnation that comes from avoiding productive conflict.
“Where Are You with OCD and intrusive thoughts?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.