(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College (THE CONVERSATION) Relationships can feel like both a ...

Most of us have dealt with that person before, right? Someone we’d classify as “difficult.” Someone we don’t like to spend time with, or who makes us feel stressed. We all have at least one person in ...

Having a difficult boss can make even the best job feel like a daily obstacle course. Whether it's micromanagement, mood swings, or impossible expectations, a bad boss can drain your motivation faster ...

Some people go to extraordinary lengths to be difficult. Think of the diva actress whose on-set needs can never be met or the boss who keeps moving the goal posts. The difficult person elevates the ...

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