When I can't walk away from them, how can I deal with moody people without getting emotional, myself?

Answer 1

I used to be around moody people alot & got moody too. I found out the key is to think that it's not you. It's them who got problems, and their problems are not with you, so it's not personal. They're are just in bad mood with something totally unrelated to you. You just happend to be around. You'll be amused at how trivial their problems are. Good luck.

Answer 2

Everyone has moods, people are not machines or pieces of furniture. Some people experience feelings that ebb and flow. Situations in their life and even the weather affect people in different ways. There are some people who are affected more-so than others. It takes a very caring and sensitive person to notice and to deal with a person who is experiencing such an issue.
Sometimes people have deep concerns which they need to share with a sympathetic friend. To be understood is the common ground of most people. Timing, too is important. The same thing might be discussed at one time, but inappropriately at another.
When you sense another person's mood it identifies you with them. They realize that you know how they feel and it will cause them to accept you more openly.
You will find it easier to relate to people if you keep in mind that we all do not feel the same day after day. To be able to draw out your friend encourage her to share and inform her that you understand. Talking helps a person to relieve whatever is on their mind. Try it and I'm sure all will be ok.

Answer 3

You have defeated yourself by saying you "can't walk away"......why not??? If someone is "moody" then that is their issue.....not yours. Just simply don't respond......why are you making this more of a problem that it is??? Just choose not to get involved!!!!

Answer 4

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