How to Deal with People Who Drive You Crazy
Rev. Ed Bacon, author of the new book 8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind, offers tips to deal with your toughest relationships.
By the Rev. Ed Bacon
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the September 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
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Before engaging with a difficult person, spend a few minutes trying to adopt a more receptive frame of mind. Go for a stroll, meditate, or breathe deeply to center yourself—you'll be less likely to blow up. If tempers do flare once you start talking, take a short break to regain perspective before approaching your nemesis again. |
