Everything could be going fine until one inconsequential comment, one offhand remark ruins your day. Your mother casually criticizes you. A coworker offers unsolicited feedback on a presentation. A ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A colleague makes a pointed comment in a meeting. You feel the sting of it, the way it lands differently than they ...

Making you feel insecure is a manipulation tactic only toxic people use. Many people, especially in toxic relationships or with a history of childhood trauma, have been programmed to believe they're ...

I am sure that you are all painfully familiar with the phrase "You are too sensitive." The implication is that the person is overly and unnecessarily reactive to others, particularly during ...