Why People Try Mocking or Belittle Others.

They feel inadequate,insecure, bad health and try to boost themselves by putting others down so they can feel superior for a moment.

They may be jealous of your strengths, success, or confidence and use criticism or “jokes” to bring you down to their level. Some want power or control in a group or relationship, so they belittle to establish dominance or status.

They often assume you'll tolerate it forever, especially family, your decisive cut disrupts that dynamic. If they "don't care," that's on them; if they do, it's because your independence challenges their control or ego. Either way, their expectations don't dictate your peace, blocking grown men acting like kids was the power move!