Compliments from someone who secretly dislikes you might come across as disguised insults, often highlighting your flaws under the pretense of humor.
They mask insults as jokes, leaving you feeling uncomfortable or belittled while maintaining plausible deniability about their true intentions
They dismiss or downplay your achievements, appearing uninterested or giving backhanded compliments when you share good news
They often ignore or exclude you in group discussions, showing deliberate indifference to your presence or contributions
They constantly compete, always trying to one-up your accomplishments or subtly undermining your efforts to boost their own ego
They gossip about you behind your back while acting friendly in person, revealing hidden animosity through their actions
They create an environment where you feel you’re “walking on eggshells,” showing unpredictable reactions that make interactions stressful