Why is my best friend so competitive with me?
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Why is my best friend so competitive with me?
When a friend is overly competitive, it often comes from a place of fear or insecurity. That’s why it can help to validate or reinforce a friend’s strengths (e.g., “You are right! You are really great at that.”) if you notice that they are starting to be competitive.
How do I stop being insecure about my best friend?
How To Help A Friend Who’s Feeling Insecure
- Don’t Tell Them They’re Wrong.
- Avoid Reiterating Their Achievements.
- Ask How You Can Help.
- If They’re Feeling Disconnected, Address It.
- Reassure Them Constructively.
- Talk To Them On The Phone.
- Adapt To Their Communication Style.
- Realize That Even High Achievers Feel Like This.
What should I do if my friends are not on my Side?
Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush. Sometimes people who we think are on our side turn out not to be, for reasons we may never learn. If this happens, don’t seek revenge, but move on and away from the hurt. Other friends can help with this. Most friends don’t set out to hurt us.
How do you deal with a friend who has wronged you?
Discuss it with someone else you trust. If you can’t get your friend to talk to you, talk things over with someone whose opinion you value. But don’t play the gossip game. It might feel good to turn a mutual friend against a friend who’s wronged you, but in the end it will just make the situation worse.
How do you deal with an emotionally draining friend?
Friends ≠ therapists. If you have to interact with an emotionally draining person (and, despite all of your efforts to create boundaries and honestly convey your feelings, you will), one of the best things you can do for yourself is to counteract the emotional impact with positive experiences.
What to do when an argument is over with a friend?
Holding onto hurt and pain doesn’t do you or your friendships any good. The best thing you can do when an argument is over is figure out what you have learned from it so that you can apply the knowledge the next time. 8. Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush.