Here are 15 ways obnoxious people justify their worst habits—and why none of them hold up. 1. “I’m Just Being Real” Translation: I say mean things but call it authenticity.

14. "The Same Rules Don't Apply To Me." You'll notice the glaring double standards in how they judge behavior. When you're late, it's inconsiderate; when they're late, it's because they're busy.

When you think about the behavior of people who consistently cheat, lie, and otherwise swindle, do you ever wonder how they justify their unsavory actions? Although what they do may fall short of ...

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5. 'I'm just being honest' Keira Burton from Pexels via Canva Brutal honesty works to excuse mean or angry behavior because you are subconsciously telling a person that the only other option is to ...

National Teacher with ‘favorite boy students’ uses Bible to justify touching them, WI cops say By Lauren Liebhaber January 22, 2025 3:57 PM ...

Among the most common are: "I need space": A way to justify their emotional and physical distance. "You're too jealous": Projecting blame onto the partner to divert attention from their behavior.

I am stunned by those who support Roy Moore under the guise of “he is innocent until proven guilty." President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee endorse this predator ...

Residents and community activists are calling for transparency and demanding that body camera footage be released.