The Hidden Red Flags: How to Spot a Mean-Spirited Person Behind a Friendly Mask
What’s worse is that they often disguise it as “concern” or claim they’re just giving you a “heads-up,” when in reality, they’re fueling negativity.
When I was younger, I had a friend who loved to spill everyone’s secrets. At first, it seemed thrilling to be in on the “inside scoop,” but I quickly realized she’d share my private struggles just as easily with someone else.
In time, I understood that building real trust means respecting boundaries and showing empathy—not turning someone’s vulnerabilities into rumor fodder.
