There are 2 people who are in my life who scare me a little. One of them is a gossip - she is constantly talking about other people's business - being very specific about who she is talking about and the specific issues. The last time I was around her, she made what sounded like a threat to spread gossip about me - the fact that I could become a target is pretty disconcerting.

The other one is just kinda weird and controlling. We invited her to our house recently - and she brought a tray of food, then expressed anger because she didn't think enough people tried the food she brought. She also invited my wife and I to play pickleball - and then was angry because my wife was sick and couldn't make it... I just feel manipulated and threatened when I'm around her.

I tend to avoid them - and when I'm around them, I feel pretty stressed.

Fortunately, I don't expect to see either of them in the near future - but my wife is friends with both of them, so they could show up anytime.