Should You Dim Your Joy for Someone Else's Pain?

When someone close to you is hurting, is it wrong to celebrate your own happiness out loud?In a world where everything is shared, posted, and judged in real time, moments of joy and moments of pain often collide. One person is grieving a loss, while another is celebrating love. One is navigating an ending, while someone else is embracing a new beginning.So where do we draw the line?In this episode of The Fishbowl with Jade, we’re diving into the emotional and social tension between grief and joy. From public divorce announcements to anniversary celebrations, Jade explores the psychology behind why these moments can feel conflicting and whether we’ve been conditioned to believe that happiness must be quiet when others are hurting.Because sometimes, it’s not the post that hurts…It’s the reminder that life kept moving while yours feels like it stopped.This conversation challenges us to think deeper about timing, empathy, emotional awareness, and the pressure of social media expectations.Should you dim your joy or learn how to hold space for both?