What do you do with?

Question

people in your life that are difficult to deal with (sensitive, bitchy..etc.)?
It is really up to other people to accommodate them? And be careful around them? Sounds like a lot of work.

Answer 1

Roll with the punches and move on.

Answer 2

A lot of work to learn social skills? If you don't take the time to learn these skills, you're likely to suffer down the line because people cannot be relied upon to fit into your life, and your needs, as if theirs don't have equal priority. The world doesn't revolve around you, does it?

If people are being bitchy about you, it *is* possible that the problem is *you*. The same thing can be said for your interpretation of others as being 'too sensitive'; are you sure you aren't being too abrasive? Could you perhaps be being insulting without realising it e.g. by voicing opinions that you *think* don't apply to those in your company but that *may* apply to one of your friends' family or friends? For example, a young person might say, in the company of young friends, that they dislike old people because they are 'always boring and slow, and don't smell nice'. That person might feel this is nothing to cause offence since it obviously doesn't apply to those in present company but they probably have beloved elderly *relatives*. It's natural for young people to make thoughtless remarks from time to time but some people aren't as self-aware as others. Also, it is often the case that people don't want to criticise a friend openly, so they respond by, for example, bursting into tears (which might make you think they are 'too sensitive') as a way of giving their tactless friend a clue.

Of course, sometimes we meet people we just don't get along with, or even don't *want* to get along with, in which case, the decision has to be made as to how to handle them. In my experience, honesty is always the best policy although tact and diplomacy are advisable lest you make yourself an enemy! There are books on how to be assertive without being aggressive or manipulative e.g. A Woman in your Own Right by Anne Dickson.

Answer 3

It is a lot of work trying to be friends with a difficult person.
I did it for three years with a Girlfriends Husband. Finally had to step back from the entire situation. Very sad.

Answer 4

I cant be doing with people that have issues with themselves.
Its an attention seeking method, ever noticed the nasty person that speaks to everyone like dirt is usually a very unhappy person.

Answer 5

I usually ignore them I have the certain cousin who while a movie premeire told people (or somebody)that I didnt know how to speak english(it was in phillippines,and ive been in america for seven years and she knows I can speak english)where she knows how and grew up there.She made me look stupid.Next time I see her im going to english ***** her.I read the freakin dictionary.

Answer 6

Just be you, and maybe try to remember that if your in a mood you like others to be sensitive to you. I'm sure you've heard of the 'Golden Rule'...follow it.

Answer 7

I forget them. I can't stand to be around people who are too sensitive. I tell it like it is - I don't have time to sugar coat everything!

Answer 8

I'm a laid back person usually, I'll let them be the squeeky wheel. I say usually, because I will only walk on eggshells for so long before I'm in your face.

My name says I'm sweet, but that's more of an irony then anything else...

:))

Answer 9

I'm sure it can be alot of work, but it's all up to you if you want them in your life. If so, then be ready for the hard work....if you want it more simple, then get rid of them.

Answer 10

I got better things to do than to deal with people like that.

Answer 11

I do not tolerate that from anyone. I politely tell them to get over themselves. Down with toxic ones! I haven't got the time for that either.