How do you deal with negative people?

the best thing is to avoid these type of peopleif you do argur them they show more negativeness its a asaying if you throw stone in mud your own clothes becomes dirty so similalry if you argur negative people your self esteem will go down

by being positive i guess. =p

Hi Bingskee, I know a lot of negative people too. I usually try to avoid spending too much time around them because as you said, they tend to pull others right down with them. I do think blunt and straightforward does work to keep them at bay at least. I had a boss that had something negative and abusive to say almost every time she came around. I usually ignored her but every now and again she would catch me in a mood. I would snap something back at her and she would almost instantly shush up. Sometimes she would even appologize. I notice that these people tend to go after the ones that they sense will not speak back to them.

Hi bingskee, I too have had my fair share of interactions with such people who are fault finders and perpetually making others lives miserable by constantly criticising and putting others down.It is nothing but negative thinking. I try not to have anything to do with such people . Chances are that they tend to spread negativity all around them...Nice discussion , have a nice day and happy mylotting

Hi, I simply avoid them. In my life I've learned an important lesson. None can change until the right moment comes. Even if you try hard you can't change them. It's quite deep rooted. But if you really try hard to change them, you may loose your own positive mental frame. They will surely suck vital energy from you because that's what they are good at. The light in your heart will be deemed. If you try to make them understand they will counteract sharply. They will try to convince you and will make sure than you end up being one of them. I think we should give up after one or two strong attempts. If the person refuses to change even after that, it's time to start to avoid them. Though it may sound selfish and immoral, but you really can't do anything better. There are other person in genuine need, who will appreciate it better than those negative minded people. Negative minded people often suffer from self created ailments. Their most important problem is that they don't have any problem at all. So better leave them at the mercy of God. Pray for them but don't let them demoralize you. Being positive and happy is next to divinity. Thanks. God bless you

I have learned my friend, that when I am in a situation of negativity surrounding me I know the precise moment to allow the person to finish what they are saying and either find a way out of the entire discussion and or simply find an excuse to evade from the situation. I have learned that negativity is too catastrophic in my life. Somewhere along the lines I learned that surrounding myself with negative people, had a way of causing me to be negative. I am a a very diligent hardworking person who has always been made to struggle in life. Just when I think I am okay bang something brings me down. So to allow negative people in my life would mean not to have hope for me. As a single parent having raised two wonderful children as I have I could not absolutely do it without being positive. So simply I cannot be surrounded by people like this, I know when it is time for me to simply not continue with negativity.

I've already encountered people that are fault finders. Usually they have issues in life especially insecurities with other people. Other than that they just want an attention. I usually stay away from them because it does not give me any sense at all. Other than that it is waste of time to be with them.