Like everybody else, through life I’ve had to deal with a number of mean folks. Since then, they get improved billing as toxic people. It works out about the same. Some have been family who professed great love for me. Others passed as friends, and I had the privilege of working with some.
I wish I had been born knowing some of the stuff I’ve learned along the way. For one, pay attention to your gut. If you have a bad feeling about someone, be cautious. We have been trained to give people the benefit of the doubt. There’s a reason people to make you uneasy. Animals don’t ignore their intuition. Neither should we. It is hard-wired into our DNA.
Protect yourself. Anyone can make a mistake once. Repeated behavior is a habit, unlikely to change. Move on.
Nutsrok 
AMEN- for years I was ashamed when I didn’t like being around somebody right off- I felt judgemental, but later realised it was intuition, for how can I judge somebody in a few minutes. My intuition was never wrong either. Turned out they were trouble!
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We are taught not to be judgmental, but it’s right to protect yourself. If people say mean stuff, enjoy mean stuff, you just need to keep clear.
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yes-it is quite a challenge, but I try to detach from it, and not claim any part of it. I am better than I used to be . . of course, if you mess with my family . . .Watch Out!!! haha! You stand proudly, no matter what . . fpr you are a good cookie!! love Michele
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Oh, I love my family. I know you do, too. I love your writing. I wish we were neighbors. We’d have coffee.
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Nicely penned
Stay wealthy healthy safe and happy
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Thanks. You, too.
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🙏
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I’m pretty good detecting mean people. Manipulative people is another story.
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They Are tricky, aren’t they?
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Intriguing thanks for sharing🌼
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I wonder why people want to be mean.
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sounds like you are talking from recent experience Linda.. and sorry if that is the case. You are right our gut seldom lets us down. hugsx
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Happily, I am speaking from a comfortable distance. I do see people I care about struggling with toxic people. It is difficult to discuss it without them feeling I am judgmental of them. All a caring person can do is be there, be honest, and not push their own agenda.
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Well, I think the last few months has seen the best and the worst in some people. As you say all you can be there and support in any way they need. xx
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I have even found myself a bit touch a time or two, and I don’t mean touchy feely
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lol.. I know where you are coming from.
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Exactly!! Our gut
instincts don’t normally lead us wrong
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I have learned that, to my sorrow.
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