<p>The words “gloating” and “obsession” ( from the first post) are emotionally loaded and probably raised some eyebrows here; but this might have been more private than “out there.” We certainly know public gloating when we see it. Those are the folks we hide from in the produce section (thereby removing the opportunity for mere bragging/celebrating). :D</p>
<p>For those who just can’t get enough of this topic: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/821305-boasting-parents-affecting-friendships.html?highlight=bragging[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/821305-boasting-parents-affecting-friendships.html?highlight=bragging</a> was an enlightening thread from a few years back. One of the things I gleaned from it is that it’s possible to brag obnoxiously, even if the listener is coming from a place of envy and mean-spiritedness; i.e., even if someone is jealous of your success, you* still* might be obnoxious in how you tell the world about it. It’s also possible for someone to share good news in the most low-key, matter-of-fact way imaginable, and someone somewhere will still consider it bragging. Treading lightly is a good idea.</p>