How to Deal with Obnoxious, Nasty, Needy or Otherwise Difficult People

We all know people we don’t like…as well as people we like (even love) but whose behavior we hate. These people can be rude, insulting, clingy, whiny, jealous, overbearing, bullying or unbearable in some other way—and they can make others miserable. You feel trapped not knowing what to do when someone in your life is intolerable for one reason or another, yet you still have to live or work with that person.

While obnoxious people can make you feel that you’re at their mercy, you’re actually not. Our experts can guide you in the best ways to handle the “worst” people—including the loudmouth friend who embarrasses you in public…the constantly complaining coworker…your warring siblings who make every get-together a sniping contest…the enraged neighbor who is screaming threats at you…and anyone else who pushes your buttons…