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Toxic Games People Play

Toxic Games People Play

How to break free from the drama.

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Joe Nucci
Feb 04, 2025
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Ever found yourself in a conversation that left you frustrated, confused, or emotionally drained? You might have just played a game—without even realizing it.

Transactional Analysis, a psychological framework developed by Eric Berne, suggests that our social interactions are littered with unconscious games. These aren'…

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