The Hidden Red Flags: How to Spot a Mean-Spirited Person Behind a Friendly Mask
Over time, I recognized that if a person truly cares about you, they won’t constantly pull emotional strings to get their way.
Genuine relationships thrive on honest communication, not on guilt trips or manipulative tactics.
3. They belittle your achievements
Everyone deserves to have their successes celebrated. But a mean-spirited individual often downplays the accomplishments of others, sometimes in very sneaky ways.
And sometimes, delivered in a “nice” tone, too!
They might say, “That’s great, but I hear it’s not that hard,” or question why you’re so excited about a “minor” milestone.
