Dealing with an obnoxious co-worker can make the workday unbearable. It is hard enough coping with a mounting workload, office politics and the ever-present threat of lay-offs. Struggling with a toxic relationship can seriously affect your performance, your morale and…
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Do others sometimes do something that hurts you? If so, have you thought about getting back at them to “even the score”? It is unfortunate if someone hurts you; however, you are not likely to derive any benefit from using…
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We all have them, the “friends” that constantly put you down or disrespects you every chance they get. It comes to a point where you have to step back and look at the foundation of your friendship and decide whether…
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It’s easiest to spot a toxic relationship from the outside looking in. When you’re in such a relationship you may find it’s not so simple to identify your difficulty. This is because when intensely entangled in a destructive relationship we tend to…
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The most important step in avoiding a toxic relationship is to be able to identify the red flags. Toxic people generally have a history of dysfunctional relationships. With their parents, their siblings, their exes, or all of the above. Having…
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First of all, remember that you care about both of your dear friends, so refrain from taking sides. Try to remain neutral with them. Naturally they each of them will try and get you to take their sides. However, you…
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It is hard to keep your cool when being insulted or challenged in front of your peers. In the following scenario, we will discuss one strategy for walking away from a fight without looking like a coward. After being dismissed…
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Admit it, you have told, at least, one white lie in your life! I think it is safe to say that most of us have. To the untrained person, who does not know the signs of lying, a liar can,…
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It seems that every person in your family is a candidate for the topic “dealing with difficult people,” – the difference only in degree of difficulty. Take my family for example. There are three of us – Mom, big sister,…
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Manipulative people can make sane people feel crazy. Manipulator’s are all around us; they may be co-workers, neighbor’s, acquaintances and even friends and loved ones. Falling victim to a manipulative personality, is unfortunately not difficult; recovering can be. Once you’ve…
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The best way to handle an aggressive drunk is to phone the police.  Aggressive drunks cannot be reasoned with because they have a genetic fault which makes them aggressive after consuming alcohol.  Drunks also are very relaxed and do not…
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Two terms that impact people’s lives on a day to day basis are “discussing” and “arguing”. For a great number of people, the difference between the two is pretty clear, but for some people, especially those who have never worked…
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When friends overstay their welcome, the issue is often lack of communication. You and your friend might have different views about what constitutes a “short visit.” You may be thinking of an hour or two, not realizing the friend has…
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We consider it a true virtue to be a reliable, responsible person.  However, sometimes in our families, this can be more of a liability than an asset.  When our families know that they can depend on us, sometimes they depend on…
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A catch phrase is a great defuser for a situation, especially when something annoying or irritating happens, or if something goes wrong. It turns a potential problem into an outlet for humour- after all, if you can find a light side…
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It’s true that sales people has to make a living too and they will do anything within their power to push a product on you so that you can buy it. Sales people have been known to follow you around…
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Chips and Grudges I had a chip or more on my shoulders in my earlier Christian years. Even though I came to the church where my husband belonged because I felt it was the right thing for me to do…
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Spotting a liar is usually easy they will eventually trip them self up at some point by forgetting what they lied about. While that is all fine and good, it is better to be able to spot a liar when…
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When it comes to cutting a person out of our lives, there is often a strong sense of guilt involved. We find ourselves fed up and disgusted with a person’s behavior but still thinking about that favor the person in…
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What to do when someone you respected turns out to be a hypocrite Not everything seems as they seem. Sometimes the wool can be pulled over our eyes by our friends and loved ones. When someone you respects tells you…
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More people than would like to admit are unlucky enough to have fallen into the trap of a narcissist.  The problem with a narcissist is that they do not let go of their victims easily.  They will in fact hang on…
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Rudeness is a fixture of the human race. No matter how nice we may seem most of the time, each and every one of us is capable of being rude – and some among our number even seem to enjoy…
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Trying to figure out how to handle critical people can be quite a challenge. Generally speaking there are three schools of thought on what is the best way to handle a critical person, and each is effective in its own…
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Almost everyone has been in this situation: you’re at the store, taking your time browsing and looking at items that interest you, when a salesperson approaches you. You think nothing of it, say “No, thank you,” and start to move…
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Each day someone is critical of someone else. Criticism is one of those facts of life that everyone has to deal with. Sadly, some people are overly criticized and lack the personal skills to effectively handle it. Understanding criticism is…
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A toxic relationship can poison your mind, soul and your whole life. Instead of trying to pick up your pieces and move forward after the damage is done, it is best to prevent the worst from happening at all. The…
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Would you continue to see someone that slapped you each time you saw them? Of course your wouldn’t so why would you want to continue to have contact with a person that repeatedly disrespects you. You may find yourself in…
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I’d like the title of this article to really be; “How to get rid of annoying  Thanksgiving day guests”, but hey, I have to work with what I’ve been given, so here it goes, how to deal with annoying Thanksgiving…
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People… are stupid. Yep. This is, of course, debatable. One man’s idiot is another’s Einstein. Stupidity is relative, and it’s also circumstantial: you may be branded as a moron of the highest order for one simple mistake. And, just as…
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The importance of communication in a relationship cannot be overemphasized. Communication allows both partners convey their feelings and their inner thoughts; it makes them share a good personal understanding of each other, it affords the intimate bond that exists between…
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