Dealing with a person who has already developed a habit of mistreating people takes patience and kindness.
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We may label them a jerk, but they also undergo challenges in life and being a jerk is only one way for them to cope with life’s difficulties.
It might be a challenge to be kind to a jerk let alone appreciate them. However, if we scratch beneath the surface, we will be able to realize that these jerks also have their own personal issues.
We may not like the way they treat us, but we should also try to see the good in them.
Sometimes, these jerks are just pushing us to become a better person. There are some techniques you can use so you can continue to stay positive around this type of person.
Although you are no longer in control of how these people behave, you are still in control of your own behavior.
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