What do you say when someone talks about their problems?
Sharing their own reactions: “I’m so sorry, “I’m so angry,” “I feel so helpless; I wish there was something I could do,” or even “I don’t know what to say.” Creating space for your pain: “Do you want to talk about it?” “It’s OK to cry,” or, “We don’t have to talk; I’m happy to just sit here with you.”
How do you help someone in difficult times?
Below are some ways that we can begin to work together to support each other.
- Listen. And realize that not everything needs a response or a story about you.
- Ask questions.
- Recognize the situation.
- Create opportunities for involvement.
How do you get people to stop talking to you?
Keep talking about yourself so that others don’t have a chance to say a word. Constantly interrupt others and refocus the conversation on what you want to talk about. Avoid any supporting statements when somebody else is talking so that they naturally stop.
How do you deal with people who don’t care about you?
Talk about tricky problems or dilemmas you have where the other person could have an interesting opinion. If they still don’t seem to care about you or if they turn the conversation back to them again, there’s something else you can try. I call it the “preparation method”.
How do you deal with people who constantly interrupt you?
If a conversation drifts toward a different topic, they will find a way to interrupt you and redirect the limelight onto themselves again. There are three ways to take the stage: Keep talking about yourself so that others don’t have a chance to say a word. Constantly interrupt others and refocus the conversation on what you want to talk about.
How do you deal with a friend who talks excessively about themselves?
Being a friend of someone who talks excessively about themselves, you have two choices: Walk away, and that means to completely give up on your friend and their opinion of you. Continue listening.