To wonder what he's doing?

[SpeedbirdSquawker]

I know someone through my social circle. We're not close friends and don't see each other one on one.

Every now and then he'll message to ask how I am and we engage in small talk. After the small talk he'll always follow up with something saying how he knows he isnt the kindest person or the most clever person but he's always trying to improve on himself.

He recently posted about his life and how he's always striving to be a better person on social media. This is a regular thing.

I might be over analysing it, but I think this is self indulgent tripe. AIBU to think this?

wrong thread!!

It’s strange that he thinks you’d even be interested to know about this.
He’s either very insecure and thinks he needs to explain himself and his life choices to others, or he’s wanting praise and attention… Difficult to know either way really.

Sounds like he's looking for constant validation and saying these things to get people to massage his ego by saying things back to him like 'oh but you're not that bad' or 'oh but you're lovely ' or 'oh but you're already good enough as you are' etc etc.

These sort of people are hard work. Always looking for someone to tell them how great they are.

Totally agree. Actions speak louder than words, keep it to yourself.

Err, I haven't done such a thing! Check with the admins if you don't believe me.