Chapter 8Dealing With Impossible People

Some people are more than difficult. They're impossible. The only way to deal with an impossible person is to remove yourself from them; to let them go and walk away. Of course, this is easier said than done. You'll need to think through the pros and cons for eliminating someone from your life; you'll need to consider what you have to lose and what you have to gain by letting them go and walking away.

But before we look at how to do that, let's look first at what sort of person is impossible. Quite simply, if you think you are dealing with an impossible person, you're probably right. They may be possible for other people, but for you they're impossible to deal with.

Below are some impossible types – ...

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