Toxic people drag us down with constant criticisms, negative attitudes and bad behavior. Some are deliberate in their actions, taking enormous pleasure from wreaking havoc, whereas others seem blissfully unaware of their negative impact. It’s difficult to walk away or ignore toxic people if they’re family members or work colleagues.…
We spend around a third of our lives at work, so it’s important to get on with our coworkers. But what if your colleague is threatened by you and makes your life miserable? How can you tell? Why do they feel threatened? Before we get into the reasons, here are…
Workplace romances are common, which is not surprising as we spend a whopping third of our lives at work. Regular interaction can naturally lead to romance between coworkers, as the proximity effect suggests. But what if you suspect your boss likes you? Most organizations frown on romances between bosses and…
Do you want to know how to outsmart a narcissist? Is it possible to beat them at their own game? Should you even try? Narcissists are master manipulators and have been playing mind games since they were children. They know all the tricks, and they cheat. Outsmarting a narcissist is…
Do you know how to deal with toxic family members? Is there someone in your family that makes your life miserable? Regular readers of my articles on Learning Mind may know I grew up in a toxic family environment. My mother was cold and abusive, scapegoating my sisters, ignoring me,…
If you’re reading this article, I suspect you’re having doubts about a friend of yours and you want answers. Whilst it's foolish to think our friends are perfect, we don’t expect to feel used, deflated or drained when we spend time with them. Friendships should be balanced relationships. Good friends…
Jealousy is a destructive, all-consuming, toxic emotion. It feeds paranoia, ruins relationships and has a detrimental impact on those it touches. Jealousy stems from insecurity, resentment, or covetousness. But how do you deal with a jealous person? Perhaps they’re passive-aggressive or always nitpicking what you do. Maybe they lash out…
I bet if you asked your friends to name some red flags in a relationship, they’d have no trouble. We warn women to be vigilant; we read about spotting narcissists, misogynists and manipulators and it’s easy to forget this is just half of the story. But how about signs that…