
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201408/the-30-most-common-reasons-people-might-criticize-you
- They feel insecure and are overcompensating.
- They think you are making them look bad in front of others.
- They feel criticized by you and are counter-attacking.
- They think they are genuinely helping you by giving you the benefit of their wisdom or experience.
- They have strong opinions on a subject (e.g., politics, religion etc.) and see other points of view as less valid.
- They are trying to get your attention or connect with you but lack skills, so they end up whining (e.g., kids, teenagers)
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