The Hard To Manage Types Of People

It is important to try to put yourself in the shoes of hard to manage people, not to judge them and to try to listen to them as well as possible.

At some point in our lives, we have all had to deal with some hard-to-manage people who have left us stunned, frustrated and angry.

How should we act in this situation? As a first step, it is important to try to recognize the types of people that are difficult to deal with.

Very often it is important to try to put yourself in these people’s shoes, as it is possible that their problem is due to a past conflict that they have not yet managed to resolve.

In this article, we will see which are the most frequent cases.

The types of difficult people we should avoid

It is true that sometimes we cannot escape or avoid certain types of people because they work with us or live near us. From time to time, they are even part of our family.

However, we can identify them and reduce contact with them. What are the most difficult types of people to deal with?

1. People who are difficult to deal with can be hostile

We cannot get along with everyone in the workplace. This is more than obvious.

However, some people make it more difficult for us to be in the office or in our workplace. They are aggressive, hostile, sensitive to criticism and moody companions.

They may react violently if they hear something they don’t like because their emotions block their understanding.

If she treats you badly, don’t be vindictive : this will help you avoid problems in the future. We also recommend that you do not lose your composure in their presence, do not judge their feelings, and clearly set boundaries from the start.

2 difficult to manage people can be helpless victims

This type of person is always depressed, sad, and looking on the negative side of things. They tend to believe that the world is conspiring against her and that everything is wrong.

However, be careful as they may also want to take advantage of your personality to achieve their goals through emotional blackmail.

Talking about your own misfortunes, crying and looking victimized to others can be a technique for others to have compassion or not tell them if they have done something wrong, for example.

3. People who are difficult to deal with can be the ones who constantly complain.

These people are similar to the previous ones however, in this case their words do not speak of sadness, but of anger. They constantly complain and always see the negative side of things, even the best news of the day.

People who constantly complain tire those who listen to them because they never have anything pleasant to say. We must not fall into their trap or use the same language or point of view as they do because we would end up being affected.

4. Difficult to manage people can be indifferent to everything

While it might sound strange, it is also difficult to put up with a person who is indifferent. Since they do not express their feelings or have opinions to share on any subject, dealing with them can sometimes become a nightmare.

These people are often afraid of rejection and are not very social. Therefore, we never know what is happening to them.

5. People who are difficult to deal with can be the ones who are 100% pleasant

The problem is their over-optimism. No matter what you say, they will always agree with you, smile at you and tell you that everything is “wonderful”.

These types of people constantly seek the approval of others. It is likely that they received this kind of education. Too much kindness can make us lose our patience, especially if we need a sincere opinion or new ideas.

6. People who are difficult to deal with can be the finicky

Stubborn people who don’t change their mind for the world are also very difficult to deal with.

When a person is temperamental, it doesn’t matter what or how they say it. These people generally do not appreciate knowing the opinions of others.

They will contradict you without thinking and will want to impose their ideas  without listening to yours, even if they are not at all appropriate.

7. People who are difficult to manage can be the “little brains” or the “nerds”

We can differentiate between two types of “learned” people. Those who really know what they are talking about and those who think they are expert in any subject.

Either way, these people can be quite painful to bear. If we are dealing with a truly expert person, the way they act will make us feel inferior or stupid. They will not allow others to help him because no one will do better than them.

Otherwise, it will usually be someone who has no idea what they are saying. Knowing how to identify these two types of people in time is essential to avoid possible problems.

8. People who are difficult to deal with can be obsessive

The continuous pursuit of perfection can be a quality or quite the opposite, it all depends on how it is used.

In the case of obsessive people, they are often temperamental or stubborn because they want things to be done the way they want them to.

In addition, they can waste a lot of our time because they pay particular attention to details. To keep things perfect, they can spend hours doing just one task.

How to deal with difficult people

When we have to deal with these complicated types of people, it is good to have a strategy so that our coexistence does not turn out to be disastrous or, at least, that by avoiding them we do not become too adamant.

For this, pay attention to the following tips:

1. Listen

It is the main tool we have, even when the other person is unbearable.

It doesn’t mean that we have to spend hours listening to people who complain, but we try to understand them through their words.

2. Keep calm

Don’t get carried away by the emotional burden of others. Control breathing, close your eyes and count to 100 if necessary. This way, you won’t end up creating an additional problem.

3. Don’t judge

While these types of people are unbearable, we often don’t know why they act this way. Maybe they were educated this way or had a problem or trauma in the past.

4. Set limits

It is essential to “set boundaries” so that you don’t get overwhelmed by a difficult person. With education and respect, we can more easily achieve this mission.

Remember to always use “please” and “thank you” in your conversations so that they understand better.

If you want to maintain good mental health, you need to identify toxic people who are robbing you of energy and happiness.