How do you deal with overly critical people?

Question

Sash you skally wag

Answer 1

I have a relative like that, you have to stay one step ahead of them at all times that you are in their midst. Being quick witted is an advantage, because you can "nip it in the bud" every time they begin to spout, and gently shut them up. Eventually they taper off, and realise that they are talking for nothing. Their behaviour is a clear indication of their overwhelming insecurities - if they were content with themselves, they wouldn't have negative things on their mind. Don't discredit them completely, no one of us are perfect, and we can all improve, take what they say with a grain on salt and remember that you don't know what demons they are battling, so don't judge them. Learn from their mistakes and keep going. They wouldn't be paying you so much attention if you're weren't admirable!

Answer 2

How do you deal with overly critical people? Well, you just smile at them and say something like... "Hey, did you know you have something between your teeth?" This way they go running off to the mirror to check their appearance and out of your hair for a while. Then while they are away, think of something else to say, eventually they will get the message! Or, you can do what Cavin Hobbs would do. When this person is being critical, just stare at their nose and start making wierd faces.
But, as far as giving advise go, wise men don't need advice and fools won't heed advice so why give advice!

Answer 3

See if their criticism make sense. Take them as constructive criticism.

But if you cannot really take the "insults", just stay away from them.

If they ask you why you've become aloof, tell them (the best way you can because you don't want to seem too critical either) that they are already hurting your feelings with their criticisms.

Answer 4

I criticize them back. Often times, people who are highly critical of others' behavior or looks are the ones with very low self-esteem. They feel the need to put others down to feel good about themselves. So my way of making them feel how badly I've been hurt by their sharp words is to throw sharp words back at them, immediately after they've hurled theirs. But I only do this to people I have to deal with everyday, like a classmate, co-worker or neighbors, who, you cannot avoid. As to the others I don't get to brush elbows with everyday, I usually would just make faces and let them know I was amused by their remarks.

Answer 5

The solution does seem better to move out. The distance will help your self esteem and can mend your bond with your dad, he may become less critical when he sees you living on your own. Maybe.

Answer 6

nod your head and ignore it
if they feel the need 2 critisize all the time then its ther problem

Answer 7

I tell them they are entitled to their opinion but unless they have something constructive to say, I don't need to hear it. That usually does the trick, if not I kill them. Only joking.

Answer 8

I'd have to 'erase you' if I were to tell you this.

Shhh. Sash.

Answer 9

Imagine them naked on the toilet when they are being rude to you. Trust me you'll be trying so hard not to burst out laughing you won't even know what they're saying.

Answer 10

I just keep away from them! Life's too short!