Why is it that some people seemingly need to put others down? Does it make them feel better about themselves? Do their private bits swell when they are attempting to make others feel bad about themselves? I just don't get it.

I ran into three of these types directly, and in one case indirectly in the last week, and I just have to shake my head in wonderment at what motivates these people. I am not talking about kids in junior high, who most one would hope will grow out of this behaviour as they mature. All three of the people I'm talking about are over the age of 30!

People who are happy within their own lives, and self confident may give others constructive criticism, but do not judge or put others down. I can only conclude that the three "adults" I had run-ins with must be unhappy or insecure, and maybe this is the only way they can feel in control or good about themselves?

It is too bad that they cannot see how their negativity actually reflects poorly on themselves, because if they did, they might realise that instead of appearing superior they really just look like weak fools to the rest of us.