Why would someone encourage you to do something, then after sometime discourage you about it?

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Well I had an ex who would encourage me to do stuff then discourage me if I was too good at it. He would get intimidated if I was better at something than he was. 🙄

Lorieta · 36-40, F

@DearAmbellina2113 jealousy.
Thanks Dear

Mindful · 56-60, F

@DearAmbellina2113 yikes. I’ve always wanted to be with men who are smarter than I am... not necessarily better at everything .... but it’s sad if anyone discourages yku from what you’re good at.