Has this happened to you when you ran into someone from your past?

Question

when you meet someone you knew from your past and life is different now as to what it was then...they basically bragging on how they are now all this and that and are top of the world while belittling you who is still struggling to make ends meet?

Im 23 and I ran into a former high school "friend" today and we talked nicely about how life is and stuff but then he simply kept boasting on how he finished collage and is in a high paying job and has everything going his way but in a total egoistic manner as if to rub your face in. Now I never had any issues or conflicts with this guy but it was clearly evident he was putting me down as if he is the superior "specimen". I also go to collage but still yet got another 2 years to go (due to various circumstances) even though me and this guy started collage at teh same time. I know I am a better person then to be made feeling inferior by others but it gets frustrating when there doesnt seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel....

Answer 1

I'm wondering if it's more your insecurities then him.  Sometimes when we react so strongly we have to look at ourselves and ask why.  Do you feel you have let yourself down in someway?

And OBTW, college is spelled with an "e", not an "a'.

Answer 2

Don't assume that is what he meant, maybe your old friend was trying to boost you up by saying he made it and he just feels good he did. and giving you an example that you can do it too.

Answer 3

Everyone is a little insecure about themselves

Maybe your old friend is trying to convince you he is doing great so you will think highly of him.

or, he could just be a jerk

ether way, not worth your worry

Answer 4

People can only make you feel inferior if you let them.  Your "friend" obviously has a problem, and who knows he could be lying.  You obviously aren't close so he knows you won't check out his story.  Anyway instead of looking down on yourself for the delay in your life, look at all you've went thru.  You obviously survived your "circumstances".  Those circumstances may have stopped someone else in their tracks, but you kept on going.  I know the feeling of frustration, I too have been going to school forever with a long way to go.  But my situation is unique and I am proud of being able to make it thru something most people couldn't.  You should be too.

Answer 5

Listen I speak from life experience! Those who brag and belittle other people... Are not doing so well! And/or are jealous for whatever reason. When a person is doing good they offer advise and support. Those who brag and belittle are looking for someone else's misery to look better then theirs. Keep on going with your life you are young and have a whole lot of time ahead of yourself.

Answer 6

  You  be  happy  for  them,and  you  do  the  best  you  can.  

  move  on..........................then  you  will  see  yours  in  due  time.

Answer 7

If he made you feel less superior than him then you allowed it to happen. You are in control of how you feel and perceive things, not him.