Re: Blocked Driveway and Frustration

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I just think of them as control freaks. People who are so insecure that they

feel they must " stand in the way " of others. They are unhappy people that are

glad to make others feel as they do.

I go out of my way to be pleasant with people like that. They aren't quite sure

how to react but at least I feel as though I'm not falling into their trap.

We all want some control in our lives and I feel better about myself when I try

and control my mood. I benefit the most in the long run.

I've worked hard over the last few years to identify the positive things in my

life. Nobody needs negative people around them, but sometimes it can't be

avoided. Our reactions to what others do and say can cause lasting effects.

Yes, it's not easy to change the way I was taught to behave around " mean "

people. The way people can make me feel can easily cause a panic attack not to

mention stress. The goal is to reduce stress. At least for me.

Jennette

>keavan

>When I read this, my first thought was to post a question to anyone really, but

especially to those in this group who may have or be studying psychology,

sociology, etc., and can offer some reasoning as to why there is a percentage of

the population that think they own the world and the rest of us are just

nuisances.