Handling Boastful Friends: A Polite Approach

0:00Someone writes and board out of their mind by a guy who won't stop bragging about his money and success. The advice columnists suggest calling it out directly, like saying you've noticed the pattern and it's coming across as bragging, making it tough to, connect, ask if he's aware of it, but here's the real talk. If this dude's been at it for 40 years, don't hold your breath for change. It could stem from pride, insecurity, or just be his core vibe. Long-term habits like that rarely flip overnight. Think about whether you even enjoy his company beyond the boasts. Is there another way to chat or hang that skips the ego trip? Or is bragging his whole deal? Those questions help figure out your goals. Approach it with straight-up politeness, but brace yourself. He might dodge and swing the talk right back to his riches if it's things. Bottom line. Way if the connections worth the hassle and decide how much energy to invest from there. That's the story for today. Birmingham News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.