How To Deal With People Who Throw Tantrums

The Boss:
A boss who is ill tempered and flares up even with a slight hitch or starts swearing freely can be extremely unpleasant. Working in such atmosphere can not only be stressful but also harmful for the health. Analyze the situation. If the criticism is helping you to improve then take it sportingly and correct yourself but if it is just to demean you, then don’t take it personally. Discuss it with your seniors tactfully and look for another job.

The spouse:
A rude husband who is always into a fight with someone or the other or is embarrassing to go out with because he is sure to get into an argument with someone leading to an unpleasant scene can be really hard to handle. Though he is not rude with you but it can be very frustrating at times. You need to tackle this situation without hurting his ego. Talk to him when he is in a good mood. Make him realize that the way he reacts is not only harmful for him but also disturbs the whole family.

A friend or a colleague:
If a friend or a colleague is always trying to put you down or demean you, don’t take it personally. Remember, it has nothing to do with you. The other person is either jealous or has a low self esteem. By putting you down they are trying to boost their ego. Either you compliment her and let a certain part of the conversation centre around her or let her know about your true feelings tactfully. If she cares about you she will not take it negatively otherwise just avoid her.

A nagging relative:
A relative who never hesitates or misses an opportunity to tell you about your faults can be really annoying. Most of the time things are not said in a bad intention but truth can be bitter and hurtful. Don’t get intimidated. Sometimes people don’t realize that there concern is hurting the other person. Next time when they do this just tell them polity that you appreciate there concern but would like if they don’t nag again and again.