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Mar 19, 2013 · Key points. Negativity is a thinly disguised cry for help—to feel respected, loved, and in control. Dealing with negative people requires compassion, taking responsibility for one's own ...
Negative people often gravitate toward others who react strongly–people who easily offer compassion or get outraged or offended. I suspect this gives them a little light in the darkness of their inner world–a sense that they’re not floating alone in their own anger or sadness. People remember and learn from what you do more than what you ...
- It's hard to offer someone compassion when you assume you have them pegged. He's a jerk. She's a malcontent. He's an–insert other choice noun. Even...
- It's always easier to offer someone compassion if you try to understand where they're coming from. But that can't completely justify bad behavior....
- Some people might tell you to visualize a bright white light around you to maintain a positive space when other people enter it with negativity. Th...
- This goes back to the ideas I mentioned above. I know my depressed friend will rant about life's injustices as long as I let her. Part of me feels...
- Like I mentioned above, we often get something out of relationships with negative people. Get real honest with yourself: have you fallen into a car...
- Conventional wisdom suggests that you should never take things personally when you deal with a negative person. I think it’s a little more complica...
- Oftentimes we wait until someone gets angry or depressed before we try to buoy their spirits. If you know someone who seems to deal with difficult...
- With my friend, I'm always wishing she could be more positive. I consistently put myself in situations where I feel bad because I want to help, bec...
- The Conversational Narcissist
- The Strait Jacket
- The Emotional Moocher
- The Drama Magnet
- The Jj
- The Fibber
- The Tank
- The Gossiper
- The Competitor
- The Passive-Aggressive
Have you ever been talking to someone who keeps interrupting you? Maybe I should revise that sentence: have you ever been tryingto talk to someone who won’t let you get a word in? Conversational narcissists LOVE to talk about themselves—or just hear themselves talk. They don’t ask you any questions, they don’t wait for your responses, and they won’...
The straitjacket is someone who wants to controleverything and everyone around them. They want to be in charge of what you do, what you say, and even what you think. You know the person I am talking about—they freak out when you disagree with them, and won’t stop trying to convince you that they are right and you should do what they say. In a relat...
An emotional moocher is also known as a “spiritual vampire,” because they tend to suck the positivity out of you or bleed you emotionally dry. These are the people who always have something sad, negative, or pessimistic to say. In conversations and relationships, they can never see the positive, and tend to bring everyone down with them. If you’re ...
Some toxic people are magnets for drama. Something is always wrong. Always. And of course, once a problem is solved, another one emerges. And they only want your empathy, sympathy, and support–but not your advice! You offer help and solutions, but they never seem to want to fix anything. Instead, they complain and complain. In a relationship, drama...
A JJ is a jealous-judgmental person. My friends and I can spot a JJ from a mile away, and I want to show you how to as well. Jealous people are incredibly toxic because they have so much self-hate that they can’t be happy for anyone around them. And typically, their jealousy comes out as judgment, criticism, or gossip. According to them, everyone e...
I had a lot ofliarsin my life before I learned human lie detection. Liars, fibbers, exaggerators… it’s exhausting to have a toxic deceiver in your life. Whether they tell little falsehoods or major lies, it’s impossible to trust a liar in a relationship. Dishonesty drains us because we are constantly doubting their words. If your intuition is ringi...
A tank crushes everything in its wake. A human tank is always right, doesn’t take anyone else’s feelings or ideas into account, and constantly puts themselves first. In a relationship, tanks are incredibly arrogant and see their personal opinions as facts. This is because they often think they are the smartest person in the room, so they see every ...
Gossipers thrive on drama and often spread rumors or share private information about others. They enjoy stirring the pot and creating conflicts, leaving you feeling uneasy and mistrustful. If someone constantly talks about others behind their backs, chances are they’re talking about you too. In a relationship, these people will never keep your conf...
The competitor is always in a silent contest with you. No matter what you achieve, they have to one-up you. This person turns everything into a competition, making it difficult to celebrate your successes without feeling undermined or overshadowed. In a relationship, this constant rivalry can erode your self-esteemand make you feel like you’re neve...
Passive-aggressive individuals express their negative feelings indirectly. Instead of addressing issues openly, they make snide remarks, give backhanded compliments, or engage in subtle sabotage often out of anxiety of direct confrontation. Their behavior can leave you feeling confused and frustrated, often doubting your perceptions. In a relations...
- Finn Robinson
- Validate without agreeing or engaging. Many pessimistic people behave with negativity because they were never able to achieve their dreams. As such, when they see others aiming to pursue paths that once meant something to them, they become immediate naysayers rather than supporters.
- Redirect to a subject that you know they’re positive about. Remember that negative people are generally unhappy. They tend to fixate on the issues that are plaguing them and as a result, that’s all they talk about.
- Use distractions. Unlike the positive redirections mentioned above, these are simply distractions that are meant to disrupt someone’s negative spiral and turn their attention in a different direction.
- Go “gray rock.” This technique won’t work for everyone but is well suited to those who have a great deal of control over their emotions and responses.
Jan 22, 2022 · After all, not every negative person you meet is going to be a stranger that hopefully, you’ll never see again. They’re also likely to be your co-worker, boss, close friend, sibling, parent or even spouse. Here’s what you can do to deal with the negative people in your life without losing your mind: 1. Hold back from casting judgment.
Feb 29, 2024 · People judge you by your friend’s negativity, which impacts the impression others have of you. 11 Methods How to Deal with Negative People. Since you can’t just avoid all negative people, and because negative people don’t exactly wear a sign warning you from ever talking to them when you first meet them, you have to develop methods for ...
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Keep them out of your personal life. Don’t divulge anything about your personal business to him or even both. You mother-in-law could turn around and share with him all the details. It’s not hard to do. You just need to do it – and probably sooner rather than later. Good luck. Reply
