Does HUMBLE BRAGGING make you a narcissist?

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[youngblood]

Sometimes you have to play the role of a fool to fool the fool who thinks they're fooling you.

[AvaGld]

It's also crappy when someone asks you questions about yourself and then accuses you of bragging. YOU came to ME. YOU asked. YOU wanted to know. It's a betrayal to then turn that back on someone who hadn't talked about it otherwise.

[JamesNGames]

Genuine humility allows us to acknowledge and appreciate our own accomplishments, without seeking constant validation or belittling others. While humble bragging may seem self-centered, it doesn't necessarily make one a narcissist. It is the intention behind our words and actions that truly defines our character.

[PlumbTuckeredOut]

I needed this video SO much! Family always ignored my accomplishments so, as a kid I would often seek that feeling from class mates. Instead of getting my needs met I found class mates being hurtful. To them I was doing something beyond expectations and therefore they thought I was actually bragging. In my family anything I did was minimized or negated. All my validation had to come from outside my immediate family and I found that class mates or teachers were also not a source of support. As an adult I moved far from family and past familiars and have found my value and worth from others like me or, who just like me. Thank you, Dr Ramani, again, for helping me tease out who I am

[vl_looper]

Dr. Ramani, you are such an empathic and insightful genius, we are so fortunate in having you as our teacher! 🙏❤

[brandyandcream]

Dr. Ramani is clearly not on instagram. It’s a cesspool of humble brags

[nicholasschroeder]

I "humble brag" occasionally about stuff I'm genuinely proud of. I think genuine pride over stuff you worked very hard for is legit. Humble can be overdone: it really depends on why you're telling the story and what reaction you're seeking. If you want to put yourself above others, then it's narcissistic. If you want to share to encourage others--I did it; you can--then I think it's legit. Sometimes, too, we're human--I did this great thing, and like a little boy, I'm just so proud of myself. I'll freely admit it

[shannondykes]

This video resonates with me. My ex was famous for the humble brag and I always felt bad around him without knowing exactly why. He had this workout routine and eating regimen that was impossibly perfect. He was proud and wanted everyone to notice and felt superior, but in typical narcissistic fashion, failed to account for the million and three reasons I couldn’t accomplish the same every day. Namely two children, a house, a job, health issues. There’s no limit to what I could accomplish in life if I only had to think of and take care of myself!

[jjvid]

Doesn't seem that the article you reference is so much of a "humble brag", but an outright brag with a dash of self-righteousness 😆 As always, thank you Dr. Ramani for keeping it real for the rest of us. ❤

[caseyjc]

I think another example of humble bragging I see a lot on social media is some people using religion (or whatever they want to call it) for it. Such as constantly sharing something positive, big or small, in their life but always giving the credit to a higher power.

[LouisaWatt]

I once went to a church where the local single narcissist zeroed in on me immediately. The first red flag was when he said “it’s so embarrassing, but I’m a bit of a celebrity around here” because he was in the band 😆🤣😂😂😂 he actually did get angry when people didn’t acknowledge his awesomeness

[sybilizzard]

Is it just me or does Dr Ramani get more and more funny the longer this vid carries on!😂

[patjackson]

Thank you for understanding and validating me when I humbly brag. I’m in a terrible relationship with a narc. And sometimes I just brag to get the flying monkeys to see that I’m trying to do well for myself. Self care is my survival and sometimes I need to share that

[manm]

"When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men...but when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray unto your father, who is unseen.."

[kevinmasterson]

Dr. Ramani, I love your sense of humor.

[jokendrick]

I'm laughing. My morning routine is exactly the same, sans work, but I have a dog sleeping by me. Wake up when I want, sinus pill, omeprazole, let dog out, coffee, grab phone for your video and weather. Life is great!

[leilagomulka]

Yes. All you need is one person who sees you clearly. So true.

[ellissabunch]

Dr. Ramani, I admire your morning routine, because I know you are putting together more content, which helps me tremendously.

[costelloandlizzievolk]

Love this. I find the ‘passive aggressive’ way some people post ‘advice’ on social media can be condescending depending how it’s done, and possibly a ‘humble brag’ of a potential narcissist. Learning to not engage in those things much myself. Thank you Dr Ramani ❤

[RatedArggg]

I NEVER humble-brag. As I was telling my very good friend, George Clooney, the other day, it's a kind of counter-productive virtue-signaling. He agreed!