I mentioned it to a friend, and she said they may have been feeling insecure about their own life, and hence propping themselves up by lowering others.
I have huge respect for when people can admit their insecurities and state them openly without tearing down anyone else. People at Minted are really good at doing this. I am sometimes in awe of my colleagues' ability to do it. It takes so much confidence.
I wonder why it is so hard to break away as the conversations are happening. Even though i am steadily becoming demoralized, I can't seem to walk away. Because I am used to people doing this, and it feels familiar? Because it is like watching a train wreck and you cannot look away?