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The 'Contrarian Friend' Is Real, and They're Driving Everyone Crazy
When disagreeing with you becomes someone’s entire personality.
The “contrarian” will shut you down with an instinctive, “Actually, the food was pretty mid.” You mention your five-mile run together—“Technically, it was only 4.5.” You text your group chat in full caps about the latest celebrity couple? Over time, however, the need to push back on your thoughts, your excitement, and your harmless opinions can feel less like playful or intellectual banter and more like a quiet effort to dim your spark. “But if you find yourself dreading time with them or avoiding contact, it may be a good idea to have a heart-to-heart about what’s bugging you.” In the moment, you can consider gently setting boundaries with a simple one-liner like, “Can I share something without it turning into a debate?” or “I’m not really looking for different perspectives—I just want to vent.”
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