how do you deal with....?
96026
Try having a conversation with (and yes i am serious) Mom. Just talk to her and find out why she calls him all the time, don't be rude or ugly, just talk to her and find out more about their relationship and what his childhood was like. Could be that there are some reasons for her overinvolvement and maybe she is just as anxious to help him become less dependent on her too. If nothing else you might be able to get to know her well enough to ask her as politely as you can to relax a little. You might learn that maybe Mom isn't the clinger  and the guy is and the two of you can work on him together, and if she likes you and thinks you respect her enough to come to her with your issue instead of running to him and complaining you will earn her respect and maybe even her blessing. And while that might not matter at all to you I can assure you that it does to him.
354482
Gods Sake.. get over it.
472523
I am in that exact situation now.  I have 2 groups of close friends that hate each other and are constantly bitching about each other to me, who's stuck in the middle.  I deal with it by telling them I get on with all of them and I won't listen to them bitching about each other cos it is seriously annoying.  It's a hard spot to be in but if you get on with them all you have to stay on the fence.
680041
"For example, if you overheard a piece of a conversation where the person was saying how they could afford to buy something new, and you knew that they had debts with someone locally, would you confront them about the purchase or would you contact the person they owed? "\n\nI just took a tid bit out but you can see where I am taking this from.  Right there you are contradicting your argument.\n\nIn one section you are talking about eaves dropping and not getting into other peoples business. And in another you talking about confronting someone about someone else's problem.  You have a point I just feel that you are explaining your self the wrong way.  Gossip will happen all of your life in every place you go. Work, School, even Church.  \n\nI can understand that it is frustrating when you hear people do this, but technically you are doing it yourself and not even realizing it.  When you hear someone say something behind someones back and you tell your friend "Now that is messed up." and then rant about people being the way they are and talk about how they should say that to that persons face, you are just doing it yourself.\n\nLet me ask you this. If you hear someone saying something about your friend, you would confront them about it, but would you also go and tell your friend that so and so was saying this about them.\n\nBy no means am I cutting up your question I am just suggesting to you to take a closer look at the situation and realize that everyone does it to a degree, some more than others but we all do it.
393732
Deal with it. You can't do nothing bout it. And don't even \ntry to sneak out the house then you'll be in more trouble.
749328
better than you i see!  just kidding. Just answer politely. If youve been good...say good...or fine. Or if youve been sick, say you had a bug for a few days but feel great now. And about this person who causes you problems...i have 3 people who cause a lot of problems..not just with me..but with the whole family and then some. Only one i see on a regular basis now. And when they start into their stuff...i try to always stay nice, unless they get nasty, rude or mean. Then i am firm. And that makes her quit. I dont stoop to her level, because that would make me look as bad as her, i go above her and just let her know that how she acts is not tolerated by me. And she ends up looking like a fool, and i get satisfaction knowing she made herself look bad in the process and trying to get to me.\n\nYou've probably heard the saying "kill em with kindness"?  It really does work.
588734
Ignore them.  They usually get a rise out of any reaction froom their 'victim'.  No reaction and they'll get bored and move on the next one....
440132
how you cope i will never now
565361
Man, I was going through the samething with this really obnoxious girl once. I feel your pain. my plan of dealing with people like him is to stay clear of them. It might not be easy at first but once you keep avoiding and stay clear of him overtime he won't be a problem, and talk to your teacher about changing your seat, tell him/her that you have problems with this kid and that you don't get along with him that should help, and if that doesn't work well, you before taking things into your own hands try the plan first.
716134
Personally I don't have that problem. I suggest finding out what bugging you and combat it. wWhy suffer this way?
205638
I usually deal with things pretty well, but once in a great while I'll need to call a friend or catch one of my buddies online & say, "I'M P*SSED OFF!!!" then rant for half an hour or so.\nIf you need to talk, I'm around, so you can use me, I guess\nBUT if you're one of those who ALWAYS has something to complain about, and life just SUCKS, then you should look into changing your outlook, because I don't have patience for whiners (I live with one, and I'm just this side of knocking out the rest of his teeth for b*tching about everything & doing nothing to change his circumstances).
698450
try to talk them about it. They simply can't be like this for the rest of their lives.\nSet up a plan to let them talk privately. And don't try to side with one person.. OK? ;)
1023291
get a grip, dude.\ntalk to her.
988947
What do you suggest they do about it?
516468
Tell them you don't appreciate their negative behavior, and if they continue, walk away.  Some people LIVE for nagging and carping, and they are often better known as "psychic vampires".  They can suck the energy right out of you.
520559
Naw, I just don't have the energy anymore to do that. I'd rather find a more constructive method of steering them towards better behavior. I see your point, but I find if you do it that way the message is lost on them. If they are a real pain, I just ignore them as you tend to lower yourself to their level and sometimes silence in a better way to deal with such people. Looks like you really ticked dragonfly off though.....come on everyone let's play nice before we forget why we even do this kind of stuff....fun right. Peace everyone.
635872
if it's someone i absolutely detest, i'll start humming the tune for 'it's a small world after all..'  it'll get stuck in their mind for two days!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nbut otherwise, just smile politely and wonder as im in that situation what everyone else in the world does in such an awkward moment. then i'll kick myself for not having asked my yahoo answers people how to deal with it. i'll wonder if i'm breathing too loud, notice how rigid i am, tell myself to relax, notice that the guy is staring at my cleavage the whole time anyway and get pissed and by then it'll be one of our turns to get off the lift..\n\nphew..maybe next time i'll take the stairs! :p