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Thursday, April 04, 2013
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marley
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How to Deal with Self-centered People
It's needless to say that living with a person(s) who is self-centered is not easy and can take a toll on the way a person interacts with others. How is one supposed to deal with this kind of behavior trait then? Here are some ways that exhibit how to go about it.
When interacting with self-centered people, try to do so in a group so that there are others present around and there is a chance to get your point across as well. This will prevent him/her from making it all about himself/herself.
Try and look for breaks in speech to include your points of view.
If possible, try and understand why they exhibit such behavior patterns. When you find their underlying needs for that behavior, or certain ways in which they stop that behavior, then supplying them with that will prevent the behavior pattern. Like a genuine praise might stop them from trying to hoard the attention further.
Do not lose your temper or peace of mind by getting affected with what they do. Try and remain focused on your life.
You can try and speak to them and tell them how their behavior affects you. It could help. But it has been seen that a self-centered person cannot really be expected to change.
Do not give in to their demands at the cost of your own. Do not let them dominate you. This will only encourage them to be more and more selfish. Try and put your foot down and as hard as it may be, try and put your needs out there as well.
Dealing with self-centered people is not as easy it might seem. You need to be focused and not lose your cool. That is why many people find it easier to simply avoid or limit being in the company of people who are self-centered. Though it definitely does not hurt to try to talk to them, do not let them suck into your peace and quiet.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/self-centered-people.html
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