What is the term used to describe a person who uses a passive destructive response?

The term that describes a person who uses a passive destructive response is identified as a "One-Upper." This term refers to individuals who, rather than supporting or engaging positively in a conversation, tend to diminish another person's experience or feelings by boasting about their own experiences. This behavior is characterized by a passive form of destruction, as the "One-Upper" undermines discussions and relationships without direct confrontation or aggression. By consistently diverting attention back to themselves, they create an environment that is emotionally stifling for others, which is a hallmark of a passive destructive response.

In contrast, the other terms would not accurately represent this behavior. A "Conversation Hijacker" typically takes control of a discussion, often steering it away from the topic at hand, but would be considered more actively destructive. A "Joy Thief" detracts from others’ happiness, which can also relate to passive destruction but doesn’t fit as neatly as the one-upper in this context. An "Emotional Sharer" is someone who openly communicates their feelings and supports others emotionally, representing a constructive engagement rather than a passive destructive response.