The Hidden Red Flags: How to Spot a Mean-Spirited Person Behind a Friendly Mask
This pattern used to perplex me, especially when the person seemed totally pleasant in casual conversation.
Then I’d notice that they lit the fuse in group settings by making sharp comments, pointing fingers, or bringing up sensitive topics at exactly the wrong moment.
Their actions weren’t just accidental—there was intent.
Eventually, I learned to detach from their drama.
No matter how charming someone appears, if every interaction is drenched in conflict, it’s time to step away for your own emotional well-being.