The Compliment-Insult Cycle

When your friend becomes all negative and starts insulting themself, saying they’re bad at _______:

You:

Deny it, even if you doubt it a bit yourself, too, and start complimenting them massively.

 

When your friend is still all negative and is still insulting him/herself, now coming up with better reasons to why they’re stupid than your random claims to why they’re smart:

You:

Suddenly switch to the subject of your flaws and insecurities, and start insulting yourself.

 

And here, the Compliment-Insult Cycle begins.

BUT.

When your best friend becomes all negative and starts insulting him/herself, saying they’re bad at _____, you:

Agree.