How to Deal with Impossible People

We all know difficult people. They are generally share three main characteristics - they cannot be reasoned with, they can do no wrong, and they are convinced that everything is someone else's fault. If you haven't had some first-hand experience in dealing with such people, even a brief conversation can raise your blood pressure through the roof. This article is rather long, but this isn't a simple subject. Insights and steps for dealing with highly difficult people are discussed in the following pages. 

1.) Recognize that impossible people exist, you will eventually encounter them, and there's not a thing you can do about it. The first step is all about facing reality. If you think you might be dealing with an impossible person, you're probably right. When in doubt, proceed as instructed below. The headaches you save will be your own. 

2.) Be aware that some people simply aren't compatible. Sometimes, a person who gets along with everybody else quite well is an impossible person for you. Most relationships between people contain many shades of gray, but some people are simply oil and water. It is common to hear your impossible person proclaim that "everyone else likes me." This is an attempt to shift the blame to you. Don't buy it. It doesn't matter how this person interacts with others. The fact is, the way they interact with you is terrible. Blame never changes the facts.