What Men Do When They Panic About Their Careers
Agree, but change the subject
Honestly, if you try to tell your partner he’s being nasty when he criticizes his competition—or you defend said competition—your partner will just feel like you don’t have his back. Just agree and say that, he’s right, that person doesn’t deserve all he has. But also remind your partner that that still doesn’t change where he’s at, and he needs to focus on his own efforts, rather than tear somebody else’s down.