What are your assumptions about difficult people at work? Considering their possible motivations can change your perspective.

Marley admits that she is sensitive, is good at reading people’s emotions. She can tell when her colleague is depressed or irritable, or her mother is having a hard time. But she struggles with her ...

We have all met people who are so prickly and difficult that no one wants to handle them. But it has taken these contentious times to make this a common occurrence. Divisiveness makes normal ...

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 ...

We know irritability when we see it or feel it, but what exactly is it? Experts differ on the exact definition, but a way to think of it is as feelings of annoyance and impatience that are out of ...

Instead of giving in to your rage, you can follow a few simple steps for identifying the cause of your anger and a plan for ...

Parenting Tips for Angry Kids: Every child has a unique personality. Some children are very calm, while others get angry over seemingly trivial matters. Sometimes, even minor problems can lead to them ...

Professor Ryan C. Martin, Ph.D, is a leading expert in anger management and emotional wellness. He is the author of How to Deal with Angry People and Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive ...