You know how certain people are just… difficult? Maybe they're prickly to be around, don't take feedback well, or act like a narcissist?
Today we're learning how to handle relationships with difficult people; from setting boundaries, to understanding the role of attachment and temperament on behaviour.
Plus, is it ever the right time to cut someone off completely? And what's a 'highly sensitive person' (HSP)?
Got a question about a difficult person in your life? Send us an email at mind_rn@abc.net.au with the subject line "mailbag episode: difficult people".
Guests:
Rachel SamsonClinical psychologistCo-author, Beyond Difficult
Dr Jessie SternDevelopmental psychologist and researcherCo-author, Beyond Difficult
Credits:
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.
Extra information:
Beyond Difficult, An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people
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