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At some point, we’ve all had to deal with a real “nut-job”. That is unless, of course, we’re the “nut-job”. Hopefully that’s not the case. People who seem to be impossible to deal with can frustrate you in a way that death seems like the easiest and most sensible solution. Of course, that’s not the case………but it’s the way our mind can over-exaggerate a situation if we’re frustrated enough. The best thing to do is to learn how to deal with these people before they get you on your wits end.

The Facts….

1. You have to accept that you can’t deal with this kind of person the same as everyone else. It’s just impossible! That’s what led you to realize how impossible they were in the first place. They may be crazy, or maybe your personality doesn’t mix with theirs, but either way, you have to be very direct when you have to communicate with them. Sometimes you have to treat them like children, being extremely gentle with your words and ever aware of them being how they are.
2. You have to figure out for sure if it’s them, and not you! Most likely it is, or you would have these problems with almost everyone, not just this hot shot. The fact is though, that this can be confusing, because impossible people like to blame everything on someone else. So, you may be the target of that blame. Just always replay the situation in your mind and make sure you aren’t the problem. Be ready to admit it if you are.
3. It’s much easier said than done, but stay cool and don’t let anger get you bent out of shape. People who act like children should be treated as such. If they become angry and start yelling, it’s best not to engage them. Let them have their say, but assume they are just venting. Don’t take what they say personally, just remember if the conversation needs to continue, let it wait until they can act like an adult. At some point, you may need to even tell them that.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1