how to deal with difficult people

xannonz
xannonz Posts: 40
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I'm sure every one out there has dealt with some one difficult in their lives. One that seems to be the first to criticize, yet can't take any criticism themselves, one that seems to never own any responsibility unless it is positive, one that seems to be negative about every thing.......... sound familiar?

I am looking for serious ideas that others have used to deal with people like this, Ive tried ignoring the rants, I've tried not letting it get to me, Ive tried communication, and that is part of the problem, it is only one sided communication with this person...... any ways I am out of ideas I would love to hear some of your situations in dealing with this type of person....

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  • surfteam1689
    surfteam1689 Posts: 73 Member
    Maybe they need some counseling with a pastor or professional counselor? You could encourage that. If this is a family member, sometimes a little distance is warranted after you have told them what you would like in the family relationship. If you are dating this guy, dump him and just be the best *you* that you can be, and you will attract someone with similar qualities as yours (I sure did!). :-)
  • xannonz
    xannonz Posts: 40
    Thanks for the response, very good advice, I will defiantly remember the space for some cool down time
  • Fruch02
    Fruch02 Posts: 104 Member
    Just tell your husband he's a dirtbag and if he doesn't change your going to leave his *kitten*.
  • billyh333
    billyh333 Posts: 213
    I'm sure every one out there has dealt with some one difficult in their lives. One that seems to be the first to criticize, yet can't take any criticism themselves, one that seems to never own any responsibility unless it is positive, one that seems to be negative about every thing.......... sound familiar?

    I am looking for serious ideas that others have used to deal with people like this, Ive tried ignoring the rants, I've tried not letting it get to me, Ive tried communication, and that is part of the problem, it is only one sided communication with this person...... any ways I am out of ideas I would love to hear some of your situations in dealing with this type of person....
    Omg I had to do this for 2 years same story but only it was my girlfriend who is this person husband boyfriend or what
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Cut them out of your life. Don't put up with negative people period.


    Lead me,
    Follow me,
    or...
    Get out of my way

    G. S. Patton
  • Jonalee1977
    Jonalee1977 Posts: 415 Member
    Yep, don't waste your time. Why should you have to put up with people like that? If you have no choice, there's always wine.

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