We all encounter people who make our lives stressful: coworkers who gossip, friends who manipulate, or relatives who constantly criticise. Toxic people can affect your mood, self-esteem, and even your ...

Do any of these situations sound familiar? You’ve been friends for years and she’s always been prickly, but now you’re noticing that her zingers are louder than ever and aimed directly at you. Your co ...

Toxic people have a knack for draining your energy, undermining your confidence, and leaving you questioning your reality. But confronting them directly can often escalate the situation, making things ...

Navigating relationships with toxic people can be challenging. Sometimes, their negative traits aren’t immediately visible. However, certain behaviors can prompt them to reveal their true nature. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Percy is a U.K-based leadership and management journalist. Toxic workplaces are bad for business. In fact, research by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Percy is a U.K-based leadership and management journalist. Toxic managers are a common feature of toxic workplaces. These ...

There’s always at least one in every office. The employee who regales everyone with crude jokes. They are full of gratuitous insults or off-color commentary. Research shows that a shocking 80 percent ...

There's no shortage of toxic people in the world. Some are more obvious (like the ex-partner who used to gaslight you to no end), but some are more subtle. They may have some questionable behaviors, ...