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What does it mean?
Friendship is intense but complicated by shared struggles and habits.
In plain terms
Close friends get caught up in bad habits together.
What can you take from it?
Close bonds can involve shared destructive habits.

Where it applies

  • peer groups
  • substance use
  • community loyalty

Putting it to work

  • evaluate habits
  • support recovery
  • set boundaries

Questions to consider

  • What habits do you share with friends?
  • Is loyalty worth negative habits?

Another view

Some friendships are healthy without shared struggles.

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