It Was Just a Joke – What to Do When Friends Cross the Line

Understand how hurtful jokes can affect you and learn strategies to maintain respectful, positive friendships.

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Sometimes, when we're having a laugh with friends, someone might say something that they find funny, but actually, it makes you feel pretty rubbish. Often, they might shrug it off by saying, "It was just a joke!" when you show you're upset. But just because something was meant as a joke, doesn't mean it can't hurt. It's important to deal with these moments right, so they don't spoil your friendship or leave you feeling down. Understanding Why Jokes Can Hurt First off, let's get why jokes can hurt even if they're meant to be funny. Jokes often play on stereotypes...
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