How to Deal With a Bragging Friend

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Change the subject.. Avoid competing with them.. Set an example for your friend.

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Steps

1

Change the subject.

Step 1

Change the subject.

2

Avoid competing with them.

Step 2

Avoid competing with them.

3

Set an example for your friend.

Step 3

Set an example for your friend.

4

Don't insult your friend.

Step 4

Don't insult your friend.

5

Change the way you compliment them.

Step 5

Change the way you compliment them.

6

Tell them you love them for themselves.

Step 6

Tell them you love them for themselves.

7

Foster a safe atmosphere when you talk to them.

Step 7

Foster a safe atmosphere when you talk to them.

8

Approach your friend about their bragging.

Step 8

Approach your friend about their bragging.

9

Speak clearly about your concern.

Step 9

Speak clearly about your concern.

10

Ask yourself if the relationship is healthy.

Step 10

Ask yourself if the relationship is healthy.

11

Give yourself space.

Step 11

Give yourself space.

12

End the friendship, if needed.

Step 12

End the friendship, if needed.

13

Move on.

Step 13

Move on.

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