Member-only story
7 Effective Ways to Deal with Stubborn People
Let me tell you a secret: “Stubborn people can be frail”— but here’s how to deal with them.
If you’re not a medium member, you can read the story through this link.
It’s difficult to tackle stubborn people and convince them to do what you want, especially in close relationships. It can be frustrating and exhausting, whether you’re talking to your parents or lover.
When we observe them and their actions, we see that stubborn people are afraid of doing something new and bruising their egos.
The way to deal with them is to make them feel comfortable and convince them to see the picture from your side.
1) FIND A COMMON GROUND!
Always show them you value their opinion and don’t be direct about telling them they’re wrong. Be firm in your decisions with the stubborn person and tell them you won’t listen to their demands.
Find common ground so that you don’t have to do exactly what they want. This will help them see your perspective.
2) USE FLATTERY AS A TRICK.
Stubborn people hate when someone proves them wrong. So, with this kind of people, flattery can be helpful.
