Instead, try these science-backed ways to deal with seven types of difficult people — all while keeping your cool.

The Constant Complainer:We all complain sometimes. Then there are those people who whine so often, you start to wonder if they’re just looking for attention. It becomes even more frustrating when they don’t seem motivated to fix any of their own problems — and dismiss your advice when you try to help. Indeed, social psychologists have flagged “help-rejecting complainers” as some of the most exasperating types of people to know. The best way to deal, psychologists say, is to keep from getting too emotionally invested in your friend’s psychodrama. How? Acknowledge your buddy’s frustration; then, ask calmly what he or she intends to do about it. That puts the onus on your pal to find a solution. Continue Reading»»»

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