I agree with you,you are certainly better . . . . . but,
not better towards dear self,if you do not do something about these morons. I.E. Learn how to
respond assertively,and so nullify their remarks.
A quick tip,when remark is made,you reply:
"Yeah,you COULD be right." But of course YOU
remain final judge of self. A variant of that is:
"Yeah,you're PROBABLY right enough." (with smile on face)!