Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images

Michelle Tennant knows how painful it is to be the subject of unwarranted gossip.

Several years ago, she learned that a close friend had been speaking negatively about her behind her back. When she confronted him, she discovered something unexpected: She reminded him of his ex-wife. It didn’t excuse the behavior, but it helped explain it.

We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.