Graciousness Is a Choice

One of the first people I met at Stony Brook was a kid I’ll call Avi. We met at orientation, became friends, and for two years were even suite mates. At the time, he was just another college friend. It wasn’t until much later—long after graduation—that I understood what the real dynamic was. Avi was deeply competitive with friends and quietly jealous of other people’s progress. Back then, I didn’t have the language for it. Years later, I did: narcissism.... By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.