What to say to a friend who is constantly bragging and boastful

Whatever you do, don't give them attention! That is exactly what they are after. And don't try to one-up them. It never works. Instead, try to change the subject, fast, before they continue on bragging and boasting about whatever. And if this doesn't work. distance yourself.

[MsLfenwick]

People who brag are very difficult to deal with, if you change the subject they will find a way to focus everything back to them...

[Tarellb]

The bragging is ruining my friendship, like it's to the point where I just rather not talk at all because I already know how they're gonna brag about the same thing and go on and on and ignore me just to talk about themselves

[curtisdodge]

Attention is narcissistic supply. Defeat them by not giving it.

[s]

I mock the braggers, they don't like it. But if they persist, distancing is best, they'll get the message. Have you ever noticed that people that brag a lot usually don't have many friends.

[swavezmartin]

Sucks being friends with someone who always brags about his money and material things but never helps anyone smh

[battlevain]

I find that you have to distance yourself from such people. They are draining and begin to target you more and more.

[zacharonicheeseakatheharry]

I'm really annoyed by people who brag. A kid in my geometry class brags about his grade knowing i'm doing bad... it's so annoying I really wanna just punch him because he checks my grades just to see if he's doing better just thinking about this make me wanna unload on my punching bag!!!

[btbd]

I have an Aunt who not only likes to brag about things. Whether it's about "her" or her older children! What makes it worse is that she likes to "blow things up" or make the story "more dramatic" than it really is! It's crazy!!

[kenishahammond]

People that Bragg are the most insecure, which is just sad!

[TheRosemontag]

So if a person brags about themselves, isn't this a sign of narcissism?

[brittdzierzond]

Finding a different subject is the hardest part especially when they suddenly just say hi to brag and then leave

[briqel]

Tell them, "I have stuff too! I don't talk so much about it though.... *awkward*

[linettelow]

Changing the subject is a brilliant diversion from a friend’s incessant self promotion. I find the most toxic show offs continue this behaviour via social media ~ seeking outward validation for an internal lack of esteem and assurance. I now block accounts that aren’t healthy and keep Instagram use to a minimum (ie. once a week/fortnight) to speak with loved ones abroad. Thank you for the reminder that we are enough - through loving oneself -flaws and all- people will come to see the beauty that’s within.

[aprilapricotful]

I have a friend who’s bragging. If I say one thing she’s done it better. I just say ‘oh yes that’s great, amazing’ - then cut it dead because it’s really pissed me off!!

[TheAZT]

People like that love to be the center of attention... very selfish, everything is me, me, me! They can’t stand anyone getting ahead in life, they want to see you fail. They have to affirm to others that they are all these things, or have all this money, whatever. I had a friend like that. Glad she’s out of my life.

[feliciavargas]

I’m literally in this situation! My boyfriend will not stop talking about himself. All he ever does is watch videos in his memory about himself, talk about all the things he did, all his accomplishments, what all his friends and their family’s think of him. And when I’m not interested it bothers him. Like WTH do I do it’s soooo annoying. Like it’s not idc about his past or am proud of him at all. But idrc to hear it 24’7 like I’m getting to a point where I wanna just tell him straight up that’s he’s self centered.

[candicelau]

I confronted my friend about this but, she says “No, I’m not bragging!” I was like. Really?! She says she doesn’t like to be the center of attention, but is like, “But I’m actually really good!” (after I say that I’m good at it too)or “Oh, see our team CrUshEd yours, ”. She shows everyone her artwork and her accomplishments. I get really pissed sometimes but she’s my best friend.

[madrasapattinam]

So true, this friend of mine jus finds me to brag about herself... I tried to distance myself from this friend and feel so much motivated to do something worth my time. I did the mistake of feeding the monster.

[omahaw]

I have a high school friend on Facebook who will brag on and take pictures of where he and his wife are eating and what they are eating, he brags on going places and shows pictures, he brags on his wife and her accomplishments, his accomplishments and his grown kids and who they married. He brags on how long he has been married and the kicker was, "don't you wish you had a wife as pretty as mine?" It's all of the time. I don't say anything except "I love that restaurant" or, I will like most of his things that he mentions. It is so annoying. Why does he do this and is it an indication that life isn't that great for him?

[originalsyrupninja]

My friend brags everyday how good they are at their times tables it is so annoying!!