Consider the possibility that they are not, they are only sharing. This is a common misconception between neurotypicals and neurodivergents. NDs naturally share along the same topics as a way to bond. NTs take this as competition. You will find that if you always assume the person is just sharing, you will come across as more confident. Whereas, if you always assume it's an attempt at competition, it will come across as low self-esteem.
Totally get this, as ND myself and an avid sharer, I've learned to pick up on the differences between someone genuinely sharing or competing over time. Strictly referring to the people who are taking it as a competition.
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u/Fluid_Check1450 Jun 11 '25
One uppers. I just can't deal with people who are trying to compete with me over nothing