Here's why some partners in relationships always have to one-up each other.
to assert superiority over others. In relationships, this conduct materializes as an incessant urge to surpass, overshadow or undermine partners and peers.
Feeling inferior can drive individuals toward one-upmanship as a coping mechanism. They seek validation and assert superiority over others to compensate for their perceived deficiencies and alleviate feelings of inadequacy. Within relationships, compensation may manifest as habitual attempts to outshine partners or peers, whether through boasting, belittling, or constant validation-seeking.
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