Then I explained why I had misunderstood what you said and made an incorrect assumption. Seriously, it was only to clarify it because I was still unsure that I understood what you'd meant.

I feel badly now that you feel like I always try to one-up you. That has NEVER been my intention with anything I've ever said to you or anyone else. Perhaps I overshare when finding common ground? IDK?

But one-upping others is not what I am ever trying to do.