The Hidden Red Flags: How to Spot a Mean-Spirited Person Behind a Friendly Mask
The constant negativity eroded my self-esteem, making me question small details I’d never worried about before.
By the time I spotted the pattern, her snarky remarks had become routine. That was my wake-up call that real friends don’t chip away at your sense of self-worth.
2. They manipulate or guilt-trip
A mean-spirited person often has a knack for making you feel responsible for their emotions or actions.
Sometimes, they’ll twist stories to paint themselves as victims, so you feel compelled to apologize or come to their rescue.
