At first, the game was fun and lighthearted. People were laughing and joking, and the strangers they approached were often happy to play along. But as the night wore on, things started to get a little out of hand.
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Ask yourself (and perhaps the other person) what the actual goal is. If there isn't a healthy path forward, it's time to stop. At first, the game was fun and lighthearted