When many aspects of a person’s life seem beyond their control, they often try to influence or manipulate whatever they can so that they don’t feel so helpless. This extends to needing a sense of reassurance that one’s life choices are the right ones. They could be dealing with imposter syndrome or feel insecure and unhappy with how their life is going, but instead of dealing with those feelings or issues, they attack others in a bid to justify their own lifestyle and choices.
