{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/5d3e2923a3e22cf00698b41b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Deal with Difficult People Who Are NOT Full-Blown Narcissists","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/1564354630238-7968952c7c80e2ed9566d78b536f0f52.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>People can be difficult. No lie, right! </strong></p><p><strong>Sometimes, they are difficult for a moment. Sometimes, through a rough patch. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Today's episode is help for dealing with those two kinds of occasionally difficult behavior.</p><p><br></p><p>Although these strategies are foundational to what you have to do when you're with the relentlessly difficult, <strong>toxic people I</strong> call <strong>#Hijackals</strong>, there is SO much more to learn about how to effectively manage <strong>toxic relationships</strong>. That's why most of the episodes on Save Your Sanity are very specific to the #Hijackals, the folks who will create toxic relationships, for sure.</p><p><br></p><p>But, you will meet moments when even those people who can be mostly loving are difficult. These areas in today's episode are worth exploring within yourself. You may find that you would feel better--and more prepared and confident--if you got some more skills to respond to these situations.</p><p><br></p><p>Join in my <a href=\"http://OptimizeCircles.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OptimizeCircles.com</a> where you can ask questions directly, as well as get support from other members. It's all SAFELY off social media, only for members.</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>I'M HERE TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHAT YOU WANT TO DO ABOUT IT!</strong></p><p>If you&nbsp;want to learn more, share, ask questions, and feel more powerful within yourself and your relationships,</p><p><strong>join my Support Circle now.</strong></p><p>Off social media, safe discussion + videos + articles + webinars + personal home study program + group Ask Me Anything Calls with me.</p><p>WOW! Join now.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Shaler's Emerging Empowe</a><a href=\"http://relationshiphelpcircles.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">red Community.</a>&nbsp;</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li>Distinguish between <strong>different patterns of difficult behavior</strong></li><li><strong>Acknowledge underlying feelings</strong> others may be trying to express</li><li>Keep the desired result you want from any conversation in mind...while you're having it</li><li>Use language well</li><li>Be flexible, and <strong>allow for personal differences</strong></li><li>Be willing to <strong>teach people how you want to be treated</strong></li><li>Know your own bottom line, and stay in the black!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You'll find that in&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.relationshiphelpnetwork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">many other episodes of this podcast,</a>&nbsp;and on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/forrelationshiphelp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">my YouTube channel,</a>&nbsp;too.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to today's episode, and, if by chance, you're still wondering if you have had a #Hijackal in your life,&nbsp;<strong>grab my</strong></p><p><strong>FREE EBOOK, How to Spot a Hijackal®</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://hijackals.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hijackals.com</a>&nbsp;. You need to know what's up now, so you don't make mistakes that will hurt you. Grab it!</p><p><br></p><p>If you need help with any part of the journey with--and from--a #Hijackal, I'm here for you.&nbsp;<strong>Let's talk soon. I make it easy and accessible for you to have your&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/join\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>first one-hour session with me for only $97.</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Make positive changes NOW.</p><p><br></p><p>Big hugs,</p><p>Rhoberta</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rhoberta Shaler, PhD,</strong></p><p><strong>The Relationship Help Doctor</strong></p><p><a href=\"http://transformingrelationship.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TransformingRelationship.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ForRelationshipHelp.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>P.S. Subscribe to my&nbsp;<a href=\"https://forrelationshiphelp.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>newsletter, Tips for Relationships, HERE.</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WANT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF MY SUPPORT &amp; GROWTH GROUPS AWAY FROM FACEBOOK?</strong></p><p><strong>You can have that, and:</strong></p><ul><li>access to my&nbsp;<strong>Optimize Circles</strong></li><li>my&nbsp;<strong>21 Steps to Empowered Emotional Savvy</strong>&nbsp;program</li><li>monthly \"Ask Me Anything\" calls, sometimes two</li><li>at least monthly insightful videos and access to the library</li></ul><p><strong>You can get most of this right now for the price of one latte a month! This offer is going away soon, and the prices will double. Join now!</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/Circles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ForRelationshipHelp.com/Circles</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH DR. RHOBERTA SHALER:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"http://transformingrelationship.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TransformingRelationship.com</a></p><p><strong>Podcasts:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"http://relationshiphelpnetwork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RelationshipHelpNetwork.com</a></p><p><strong>Facebook:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RelationshipHelpDoctor</a></p><p><strong>Twitter:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://app.pippa.io/shows/5ac9a352ef7a4c2376786ec9/episodes/Twitter.com/RhobertaShaler\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter.com/RhobertaShaler</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://linkedin.com/in/RhobertaShaler\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShaler</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://instagram.com/DrRhobertaShaler\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram.com/DrRhobertaShaler</a></p><p><strong>Pinterest:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/TheRelationshipHelpDoctor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest.com/TheRelationshipHelpDoctor</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>YouTube</strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtube.com/ForRelationshipHelp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelp</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/save-your-sanity/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>You can also listen to the last 32 episodes of Save Your Sanity on Mental Health News Radio Network.&nbsp;</strong></a>That's a great place to get in-depth insights for shoring up mental and emotional health of all kinds.</p><p><br></p><p>#Hijackals #verbalabuse #passive-aggressive #toxicpeople #emotionalabuse #RhobertaShaler #narcissists #borderlines #antisocial #difficultpeople #toxicrelationships #manipulativepeople #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #abuse #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #personalitydisorders #MHNRNetwork #recognizenarcissism #seeingthecycles</p>","author_name":"Dr. Rhoberta Shaler"}