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Scenario

What to do when a friend always tries to one-up your stories

I have a friend who always one-ups every story I tell and has to make everything about her experience, which makes me not want to share anything with her anymore.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Competitive listening transforms sharing into a contest where vulnerability becomes ammunition for someone else's self-importance.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Friendship & Platonic Love?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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