Has anyone ever put you in a difficult situation?

I'm usually the one caught in the middle, the one people complain to, I think partly because I'm single and because I'm generally a good listener. When I worked (I'm retired now), negotiating was part of my job. It can become a pain and there are days, you'd just like to yell and blow them all off. But that's never happened...I just listen and give advice when called upon.

I think there is a reason why you haven't become a negotiator even if other people thought you were good at it. First of all, it'll cause you a lot of stress, and second of all, I don't think there is money in it. Being a person perceived to be someone easy to talk to could be the reason why you are put in these situations all the time. That doesn't necessarily mean that it is a bad thing. It just means that you've got to learn to deal with it, if it is causing you stress. I wish you luck!

I've been put in difficult situations before, but I've also put people in dificult situations. I try not to let a situation arise though, so instead I usually just stay out of what I think could turn into a difficult situation.

I can do this for other people but when it comes to myself I usually won't give in especially if I know I am right. Compromise is the key in a relationship. As far as you are concerned I think if you feel doing it keep it up since you see to have a gift for it. Some people just seem easy to be around and to rant to, etc.

I don't reember a situation like that. My friend has gone thorugh many of those difficult situations when people took advantage of her and put her in difficult situation. I am a little careful about dealing with people. My friend is a very nice person and won't deny if somebody asks any help. He help them to the extent so that peopel take advantage of her and finally put her in troubel for none of her mistake.

There are always people that want to pull others in to their situations. I think it is a subconcious way of gathering support for their cause. I try to stay out of as many conflicts as I can. I will advise my friends and never tell a thing that they share with me but I am very cautious to stay neutral if there is a chance that I could be pulled in. I guess I am the listener.

Yes I have been put in that position a lot... It is easy to become overwhelmed, being the middle man.. I use to take on other people's problems, instead of making them taking responsibility for their issues.. I have learned, for the most part, that there are times when something needs to be done, and then there are other times, the problems wont change regardless of what is said or done... If a person is not willing to change their ways, or thoughts, it would be easier to get a wall to talk back... Lending an ear may help a person find the solution to their problem with out someone else saying a word.. Life is full of situations, good ones, and bad ones... Its a choice on what we do with them... I will help when I can, but I try not to allow others problems get in the way of what is on my plate... Easier said then done at times.. I use to allow my plate to get overwhelmed by others problems, avoided my own... Others may had their problems solved, but mine kept festering. I lost quite a bit, but now I try to stay level, still be there for others, but not take on or over someone else problems.. A common similarity that I have for among negotiators; problem solvers that have huge hearts and willingness to find a solution.. Sometimes to the cost of the negotiators life; meaning that persons going to heck in a hand basket while others are doing ok... Compromising in the heat of a problem is hard, it is easier to see your side of things, then putting your feet into the other person's shoes.. If a problem keeps reoccurring, and all that has been said/or done can not fix the problem.. Then its time to just take a step back.. Yes the situation may get worst without your intervention, but at the same time you do not become overwhelmed, and/or burned out from it... There comes a point where self preservation is needed. This may seem self centered.. But it is not... If you are burned out, you are no good for your own life, can you can not really help anyone else.. A good comment that sticks in my head that my aunt told me; if you worry about everyone else's problems who will worry about yours? Answer... No one..

Yes many a times, but I had always been fortunate enough to handle the same.Its all about handling the situation with a cool and positive mind frame.

Human being can not be easily understand because we do not see what in their mind, to involve in two person misunderstanding or try to settle misunderstanding need to be very careful. It is better one listen to the copmlaint of both more attentively and study the situation perfecly before one can say anything and in anything you will say let them know that you say your opinion according to what they told you and you do not have hatered on any of them in mind. You too have to be exrta ordinary cafeful in giving out your opinion and to be biased.