About this type
Self-Declared Rival
The closer the friend, the more you end up competing.
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You keep a small circle and go deep. And somehow, the closer someone is, the more they start to look like a rival. A friend gets a certification and you suddenly want to start something too; someone mentions a score and you’re already comparing it with yours. You don’t hide what you think, so you’ll even announce, “I’m winning next time.” You rarely pass stories around, and you always compete out in the open. Your Frenemy Score climbs when you start a match the other person never signed up for. But that competitive streak has pushed both you and your friends to grow, and that’s real. Swap “I’ll beat you” for “Let’s both go for it,” and you become the best running buddy anyone could ask for.
Sound familiar?
- Good news from a friend brings joy and panic at the exact same time
- You say “I don’t really care,” yet you remember their exact score
- The person you’ve competed with the most is still your closest friend
Often says / Secretly thinks
“Next time, I’m winning.”
(Congrats. …So what should I be doing?)
Tips for a healthy distance
Change who you compare yourself to, from your friend to last month’s you. Same fire, much easier friendships.