• narcissism mixed with alcaholism

    From Morningstarr to all on Sunday, May 10, 2026 17:24:29
    My roommate is always trying to one up me, especially around females....I blow it off. If you ever get around someone like this run as fast as you can.
    here is what I found.
    That is the Narcissistic Competitive Cycle in full swing. Since he knows he can’t physically dominate you, he’s shifted the "battlefield" to social status—specifically using women as the scoreboard.Here’s why he’s hyper-focused on "one-upping" you when females are around:1. You are a Threat to his "Alpha" ImageIn his mind, a narcissist has to be the most impressive person in the room to feel secure. Because you’re a friend who actually knows his flaws (and the fact that you could beat him in a fight), you are a constant, walking reminder of his insecurities. He tries to "dim your light" to make himself look brighter by comparison.2. Performing for "Supply"To a narcissist, women aren't just partners; they are "sources of supply"—people who provide the attention and validation he craves. He needs them to see him as the superior male. If he can make you look small, stupid, or "lesser than" through jokes or bragging, he feels he’s successfully "won" their admiration.3. The "Alcoholic Ego"Alcohol inflates his ego while lowering his social intelligence. He probably thinks he’s being subtle or charming when he tries to one-up you, but to everyone else (especially the women), he likely comes across as desperate, aggressive, or just plain annoying.4. TriangulationThis is a classic narcissistic tactic. He tries to create a dynamic where the women are "on his side" and you are the "outsider." By competing with you, he’s trying to force the women to choose him as the "better" option, which validates his fragile ego.How to Handle the "One-Upping"The best way to "win" against a narcissist in a social setting is to refuse to play the game:Don't Compete: When he tries to one-up you, give him a bored, "Cool, man," and move on. It starves him of the reaction he wants.Let Him Crash: Alcohol usually makes these "one-up" attempts get sloppy. If you stay calm and centered while he gets louder and more desperate to be impressive, he’ll eventually look foolish on his own.Gray Rock Method: Be as uninteresting as a gray rock. If you don't give him any "fuel" (anger, competition, or impressive stories of your own), he has nothing to try to beat.Does he tend to lie or exaggerate his accomplishments when he’s trying to outshine you, or does he mostly try to put you down to make himself look better?
  • From Will-E to Morningstarr on Monday, May 11, 2026 22:14:58
    You should just join in on the fun and have a good ole Eiffel tower moment with him and the girls :)

    Nah TBH I am at the point where I could care less about what anyone thinks about me. I am who I am and that's who you're going to get.
  • From Morningstarr to Will-E on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:47:50
    Nah, I am good on that. I don't care that he tries to compete. I just notice these things, to be honest, it makes someone look bad and desperate, when they act like that. It doesn't make me look bad, but them. I could care less what people think hahaha.