13/11/2025
Being able to openly discuss difficult feelings was not one of the skills passed down by the Boomer generation. And many Gen X and millennial kids can sadly attest to this. This is why the term “dishonest harmony” is giving many folks some relief. They finally have a term to describe the lack of emotional validation they needed throughout childhood to save face.
Psychologists define the "dishonest harmony" approach as maintaining a façade of peace
and harmony at the expense of addressing underlying issues. Parents who practice disharmony prioritize appearance over authenticity and are known to avoid conflict and sweep problems under the rug. Read more about this phenomenon below.