Have you ever experienced a difficult person during the Holiday Season? Maybe it’s a relative, a co-worker, perhaps an adult child. Many of us deal with difficult people. Some of us manage these relationships on a regular basis. Some break free and never look back. Even when breaking free, memories of them may linger in the mind, in the backdrop. For some, it may be a lifetime relationship with someone they choose to keep in their life.
So, how do you deal with it. Is there a productive way to work with or love someone who is difficult. There’s an old saying that goes: “hurt people hurt people”. That seems true enough. Everyone must face making decisions. Accountability is part of the decision-making process. It can mean holding someone accountable for their actions or decisions. Or, it can be noticing someone full of loneliness because perhaps that is the consequence of choices made.
Communication is not easy, especially in today’s world where many people find peaceful moments on their cell phone, away from family or friends. It’s easy to isolate more now than ever before. I think it’s a good idea to develop a routine that feeds your soul. I do this by listening to Worship Music and listening to positive Speakers on just about any subject that is uplifting. The holidays have not always been a good experience for me. Some have been pretty challenging in years past. Today, I enjoy making uplifting videos to try to inspire others to find some cheer and enjoyment to celebrate the Holiday Season.
As I write this, I think about how difficult life can be managing difficult people. But there’s also the loneliness factor that pops up when a person isolates, to get away from the world. People do well together, with like-minded friends and family. If you ever feel lonely, just know the world is a big place with lots of people and it’s never too late to make the kind of friendships or relationships you want. Be kind to yourself. Kindness is contagious! God Bless You and thank you for reading my article.
Boy did this hit home Sarah. Growing up with an alcoholic stepfather and grandpa and abusive mom.. .holidays were tough. One Christmas eve my c stepfather and grandpa went through a neighboring town and shot out all the red lights. Because of who they were, nothing was done. Ahhh, life in a small town.
Hi Gina! Thanks so much for reading my Blog Article. Your comment paints a wild picture, imagining what that must have been like. It would teach most kids that consequences are not received by all. The world is not fair but people within the world can choose to be fair, it’s a free will decision. I don’t drink alcohol, for me it just may not be a good path to be on. Dealing with people that build you up, is one of the best decisions a person can make. It may seem selfish to do so, but it’s not. Do something good for yourself, especially during this Holiday Season!