ladydaysoul asked: My best friend went away to school on a full tuition scholarship and tends to remind me of the glorious life he is leading getting the full college experience. It's not so much that he is bragging but he does it and this way that suggest that he feels sorry for me. Granted I always shared with him the struggles of attending a commuter school but I fully accept it since I didn't have the finances to go away. And I'm making the best out of my college experience.. But should I tell him how I feel?
I think if it really truly bothers you, it might be worth bringing up. Bottling that kind of stuff up will only lead to resentment and that’s never really a good thing. That being said, I know that I always discuss college with my friends from home and it’s pretty much inevitable that stories of their fabulous dorm life will crop up. As your friend, he is probably just eager to share his experiences with you, and I don’t think it’s meant to belittle your experience as a commuter. If the stories continue, try to remember that it’s probably not a personal attack on your college lifestyle.
I hope that helps!