How do you deal with a drama queen? I have a casual friend who always turns everything into the worst case scenario. Always causing drama and making things sound way worse than it is. Just not sure how to deal with these kinds of people since when I try to calm him down, he gets mad and becomes even more dramatic. Also have another friend who can be dramatic at times but no where near as bad and really is only this way when she is in a bad mood, while this guy is constantly like this. Then he gets mad at others who act the least bit dramatic and claims he hates drama, even though he tends to create it whether he realizes it or not. Any suggestions how to deal with it?

[Crazy Hitch]

(((ryanLR15)))

This response is merely my personal response only.

I am sure that others who respond may differ.

This is okay.

Here's what I have learnt in my own personal life.

Some people display negative behaviours.

These negative behaviours are re-inforced when we try to over-comfort and assure the person.

It further drives the negative behaviour.

As a means of seeking comfort, indirectly.

It is attention seeking behaviour in order to full a void.

I don't give in to the drama.

If it is persistent.

It just further drives drama.

Your best strategy is to simply ignore it.

[yunomi]

If i were you i'll just simply ignore him. Oh i forgot that i'm heartless so it's just my opinion, don't mind it as an advice.

Yes, I agree with others, comforting can often feed attention seeking behaviour, I think the best strategy is to acknowledge but aim to change the subject or create distance. It depends on the circumstance and the importance of the relationship though.