Is it a personality flaw?

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How does it happen?

There is of course lots to read on the internet, which is good because you are usually only in the situation with the bully and no one else can see the damage done or be able to empathize with your pain.  BULLY AT WORK is one source.

In my situation, at the moment, I am not the focus of the bullies attentions, but I am a

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I don't have to deal with a bully!

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But I think dealing with people who feel like you should always know how they feel about things can be difficult also. There are two people in my office who are always commenting "under their breath" about everything. It is distracting, it gets you involved in their "problems," and sometimes it is directed at specific people and if it is you how do you respond? For me it is very upsetting, but I can't imagine what I would do if I was bullied. Sounds like learning to stand up for yourself is one of the tickets. You go girl.