Lost a friend to rigid NVC expectations
My friend developed their NVC skills through their own research. They started to create strict expectations of others (especially with people who they knew were also practicing NVC) to the point where they would become upset if someone fell outside of these expectations.
I valued our friendship, so I stayed within their expectations. Others didn't care, and things would sometimes get very heated between them.
Well, my friend's expectations became more and more narrow as time went on. Almost to the point where it was hard for me to think what I could say without upsetting them. It became too much for me, and I had to distance myself from them to keep my own peace, which I'm sad it got to that point.
I didn't have the capacity to confront my friend about it. Especially when other with far more NVC experience tried to address is, my friend became so upset they never spoke to them again. I knew I couldn't handle that.
I guess I'm seeking understanding and empathy..? Idk.