"Are you sure that's a good idea?" "Why are you doing it that way?" "You always mess this up." If you've heard these phrases uttered by your significant other, you might be experiencing condescension ...

Navigating a relationship with a condescending partner can feel like strutting in stilettos on cobblestones—challenging and precarious. But fear not; with the right strategies, you can regain your ...

In The Devil Wears Prada, Runway magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly belittles her employees and talks to them in a patronizing way. Everyone is always nervous and on edge, afraid of saying the ...

Nothing can squash your confidence quite like someone talking down to you. "When someone talks down to you, they are communicating about their perceived superiority and their perception of your ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my second husband for 38 years. He’s a good man, and I’m blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to our daughter. We’ve had our ups and downs, but for the ...

I have always hated being given unsolicited advice. If I ask for your opinion, I will welcome what you have to say. But if I haven’t opened up the floor for others to share feedback, I’m probably not ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A private investigation into a board member for Colorado’s largest school district found it was likely that the member “engaged in belittling, dismissive, and condescending behavior ...

"When I'm talking, you're not talking." "It's going to be great. You're a winner," Alec told his wife, mid-interview. She snapped back: "Oh my God, when I'm talking, you're not talking." Though the ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my second husband for 38 years. He’s a good man, and I’m blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to our daughter. We’ve had our ups and downs, but for the ...