It's pretty common to feel picked on every now and then. Sometimes, it feels like the universe is out to get you and other times, it just feels like you can't catch a break with new people in your ...

Mean people have a way of deflecting blame, twisting the truth, and justifying their actions, often in ways that make them appear blameless in their own eyes. This behavior can be baffling and hurtful ...

That moment when someone says something aggressively rude, it stops us in our tracks to ask, "did he/she/they really say that"? Most of us have encountered that type of person who feels gratification ...

We’ve all encountered them – individuals who lash out with cruel words or actions, then swiftly defend their behavior. But what drives this troubling cycle of meanness and justification? Experts in ...

Are there narcissists in your life who are just plain mean? Do you ask yourself, “How can someone be so mean?” Do you wonder sometimes how they even come up with their aggressive and vengeful antics?

Seems like a simple question, right? However, this week, your humble Cereal Dater will shed some light on how complicated such a question can really be, given the lack of integrity I encountered this ...

Not all cruelty comes from obvious places like trauma or insecurity. Some people weaponize meanness in ways that are subtle, strategic, or even unconscious. These surprising reasons offer a deeper ...

'Why Is Everyone So Mean to Me?' 8 Common Reasons—and What To Do About It, According to Psychologists originally appeared on Parade. It's pretty common to feel picked on every now and then. Sometimes, ...