🌟 Why Do Some People Brag? 🤔🎤
We all know that one person. The one who somehow makes every chat sound like a TED Talk about their greatness. 💬 You: “I made pasta today.” Them: “Ah, pasta. Brings back memories of my Italian masterclass in Tuscany.” 🇮🇹🍝 💬 You: “I joined the gym!” Them: “Cool! I trained with a celebrity coach once. Great guy.” 💪✨ 👉 It can feel annoying. It can feel show-offy. But let’s pause and look beneath the behaviour — because bragging is rarely just about arrogance. --- 🧠 Why do people brag? 🔹 Bragging as a shield for insecurity. Inside, they may not feel enough — so they project confidence by listing wins. 💭 “If they see I’m successful, maybe I’ll finally feel worthy.” --- 🔹 A learned survival habit. 👉 Maybe as kids, they got attention only for achievements. 👉 Or they were constantly compared, so now they feel they must prove themselves to be valued. --- 🔹 A clumsy attempt at connection. Sometimes bragging is just their way to join the chat — it’s awkward, but it’s their effor...