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A mental safeguard developed after repeated emotional stretching—especially in relationships marked by the Rubber Band Effect, where connection and distance cycle unpredictably. Snap protection is what forms when someone has been pulled back so many times they stop rebounding. It’s the internal system that prevents emotional whiplash, breakdowns, or reactive outbursts.
He used to chase every emotional rebound. Now he just observes and protects his peace. That’s snap protection.
by Briton Phillip September 5, 2025
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by Briton Phillip July 21, 2021
Get the Blab-blab mug.The social or internalized demand to hide flaws, emotions, or individuality in order to meet unrealistic standards—often imposed by family, coaches, teachers, or social media. It cages authenticity and fuels projection, burnout, and shame.
by Briton Phillip September 10, 2025
Get the Perfection Pressure mug.Describes a person who possesses the three essential resources for meaningful travel and exploration: health, wealth, and time. Being adventure-equipped means not just dreaming about experiences — but having the actual capacity to pursue them.
She says she wants to hike Patagonia someday, but she’s not adventure-equipped — no PTO, bad knees, and barely making rent.
by Briton Phillip September 6, 2025
Get the Adventure-Equipped mug.The emotional snapback move where someone pulls away—ghosting, going cold, or claiming they “need space”—only to return later with affection, apologies, or renewed interest. It’s like watching someone stretch a rubber band to its breaking point… then letting it fly back and sting you in the heart.
“I was finally healing, then she called crying and I got pulled right back in. Rubber band effect, every time.
by Briton Phillip September 2, 2025
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Get the Gunuch mug.The act of selectively mourning the death of someone based on their political or ideological alignment, while ignoring or rationalizing the deaths of those outside one’s tribe. A form of emotional compartmentalization that reveals unconscious bias in expressions of empathy.
When the invited speaker was killed, the campus held vigils and posted tributes. But when a student protester died last year, barely anyone mentioned it. That’s grief gating—mourning filtered through ideological lenses.
by Briton Phillip September 11, 2025
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