¿What's the best way of dealing with a non objective person when you have to work/live with him/her?

Question

With "objective" I mean using the "reason" and "logic" as reference which are aspects that are generally concrete.

Answer 1

First of all, try not to use the term non-objective when describing them - you'll likely hurt their feelings!

Abstract thinkers have their own form of logic by which they run their lives - it works for them as well as objectivity works for you. Just because it appears to have no form (to you) doesn't mean it's wrong. Try to stay open-minded, and focus on their talents rather than their weaknesses. After all, you have weaknesses too (oh, yes you do!)

People who are opposites in this way often make the best partners, even if they don't completely understand the other's decision-making process. My business partner of 14 years is a good example - the fact that we're still in business after 14 years says it all.

We make a great team because one person has skills the other one lacks - she has all the facts in her head, and follows routines. I have the creative and adventurous instinct. Our idiosyncrasies drove the other mad at first, but we came to understand and trust each other through constant communication (can't stress communication enough!)

Relax, and remind yourself that 50% of the time, solutions are logical, and 50% they're creative.

Edit: since when does non-objective mean lazy and prone to making mistakes?? The true meaning is "abstract" - it's a way of thinking, not a handicap!

Answer 2

Like someone lazy?

Lazy people are the worst, I don't know how you'd make them do stuff. Just find stuff they like, if it's TV, or PC, don't do that. I suppose the only way to deal with a non-objective person is to introduce them to YOUR hobbies and interests. That way, they might like to do something they know that you enjoy doing.

Answer 3

If you catch that person in enough mistakes where you can prove that s/he is wrong, the person won't change but will eventually leave you alone (and say mean things about you, but to care about that is to care about the opinion of an insect).

Answer 4

Get a new job or divorced...You're "talking" about an adult I'm sure...You, alone, are not going to change him/her...good luck, and you'll need it, if you're going to try and change someone against his/her will....but if you're only trying to co-exist next to someone like that, then avoid talking....:)

Answer 5

treat them like your other 'fully objective' roommates or family members. You can't change them.

Answer 6

Smile, nod, then go about your work.