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How to deal with someone that is always trying to one-up you!

From the friends who loves to bring up their child's grades and achievements only to show they ha...

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16.43 28 Sep 2026


How to deal with someone that is always trying to one-up you!


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16.43 28 Sep 2026


From the friends who loves to bring up their child's grades and achievements only to show they have exceeded your child's, to the family member who insists on reminding you their summer holiday was bigger and better than yours, you may feel the friction and even a bit of resentment in your relationship if you feel you are constantly being one-upped, but how should you appropriately address that it bothers you?

Joining Ciara with some advice is Frances Kelleher, Relationship Expert and Life Coach.


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