Frienemies are jealous of you, but they often mask it with compliments that don’t feel right. For example, they might say, “You did well for someone with no experience,” or “You’re lucky to be noticed despite your quiet nature.” These compliments subtly undermine your abilities while pretending to support you. Such comments are disguised as compliments, but they subtly pull you down and it’s a major red flag you shouldn’t ignore.
How to deal: Don’t react emotionally. Instead, acknowledge the compliment politely and move on. Avoid talking or sharing much with such people and they’ll realise what wrong they have done.
