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 ...

'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, ...

When confronted about their hurtful words or actions, certain people immediately defend themselves with predictable excuses. Understanding these patterns might help you navigate difficult ...

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?

DEAR HARRIETTE: For letter-writer “Me Vs. Everyone” — my mom would have had this advice for a person who had received mean comments from other women because she is now dating the campus hunk: Related ...

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 ...