Iwillwait · M
I gave them all the attention I could a long time ago. Now I force them to text only. I will not talk with people like that.
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SW-User
Depends. If it was someone not considered important in my life I'd avoid/ignore. The ones I care about, I try to listen. When it gets too much I lighten up the convo. I often know how to distract them lol.
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@SW-User good for you...

SW-User
..............@Unlearn
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@SW-User what's that supposed to mean!?

SW-User
I choose not to deal with someone like that.
But there have been times I've had a family member behave that way and I kept reminding them to be grateful. Now they do not choose me to complain to. 😂
But there have been times I've had a family member behave that way and I kept reminding them to be grateful. Now they do not choose me to complain to. 😂
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@SW-User They don't like it one bit. They were just getting warmed up and swimming in the sea of their self-pity...out of the blue you remind them there is no sea and they can't swim no more. Ouch! 😀

SW-User
@Unlearn This is how I make enemies and am always the black sheep. 🤷🙃
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@SW-User Same with me. I don't create drama nor do I indulge others doing it. Few people take it personally. Complaining to them is like what painting was to Picasso. They're in their elements when they're doing it. I inadvertently become the wet blanket...
being · 36-40, F
I have watched a video and someone was suggesting to find ways to tell them two things, add in every conversation a "thank you" "thank you for.." and a "well done" .. I have been trying with my family especially but it's not easy. It's a good technique though, cultivating in them appreciation and some confidence in themselves.. ❤️
Yet sometimes you just need to let them go...
Yet sometimes you just need to let them go...
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
My grandmother is like this and I had to stay away from her I can’t deal with all that negativity all the time
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@DeluxedEdition Same with me. I don't like negativity...there is so much one can do and be. But all they choose to be is being petty.
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
I avoid them
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@Fungirlmmm that's the best way to handle them...but sometimes you get ambushed by them 😀
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
I know so many people like that
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
@Unlearn naw not really
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@MyNameIsHurl If ever you should run for pope, you would get my vote...
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
@Unlearn Popestress Hurl, I like it
WhateverWorks · 36-40
Distance myself heh
Give them a minute to vent a bit then change the topic or reframe it in a (realistically) positive light.
Give them a minute to vent a bit then change the topic or reframe it in a (realistically) positive light.
ABCDEF7 · M
Take it as a challenge to keep trying teach them positivity.
Lilymoon · F
You can only take so much of that. 🤦♀️

SW-User
Well i just don't pay much attention to their complains
Incongruence · 31-35, F
I avoid them but if that's not the case, I unleash my most sarcastic side
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@Incongruence I become impatient sometimes...

SW-User
Ignore them 🙄
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Unlearn · 41-45, M
@lovelywarpedlemon If a picture is worth thousand words, a gif is worth a million words...
Punches · 46-50, F
@lovelywarpedlemon Grumpy kitty! :D
smiler2012 · 61-69
{@unlearn] 🤷♂️maybe they are just an unhappy person for whatever reason
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@smiler2012 maybe they're...

SW-User
Tell them to build a bridge and get over it
caccoon · 36-40
I stop giving their negativity positive attention

SW-User
Well, I tried and tested many methods and in the end ignoring and having nothing to do with them is what worked for me.
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@SW-User That's not an option when you're in the same house... 😐

SW-User
@Unlearn ohhhhh 🤗😕😕
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