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How do respond when a family member creates drama just because thinks she gets left out of stuff?

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lostsnconfusion | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I think that you should talk it out with the person and ask why they feel that way and make sure that they are very descriptive. If he/she is right about certain situations then apologize and try to understand where they are coming from. Dealing with the situation in an angry way would only make it worse. So just make sure that both sides are heard and understood.

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drmatt | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Here's the therapists advice:

You know what she wants... she wants to be included. Can you help her get what she wants in a different way? Without the drama?

Does she recognize that she is doing the exact opposite of what she desires by her bad behavior? Creating drama can push people AWAY from you so they DON'T want to include you anymore (because they want to avoid the drama).

Have you examined how you DO exclude this family member? What part of the problem do YOU own?

These are great things to communicate with this family member... perhaps on a one-on-one, comfortable, safe manner.

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trinifigueroa | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Many family members are like that and the truth is that you really do not want he/she feel left out. Sometimes we just have more things in common with other family members, so you go out with them more.

Just ignore him/her, because I am sure you have talk to him/her. Some people just like drama.

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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago
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hi, 2 responses
1. publicly, try to difuse it, and say "we will talk about it later" and calm down everyone involved
2. privately, take the person aside and have a chat about why she thinks "the squeeky wheel gets the oil." It doesn't always work to get attention that way. Truth seekers soon label people like that "wolf callers" and their credibility is ruined.

Perhaps this person you are writing about just needs to see the consequences of her behavior. She needs positive idea on how to get attention, not negative.

Believe me, I've seen this in 1 year olds and 90 year olds, so it is not an "age issue!"

good luck!

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ayla_zed | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I think you should take time to sit and listen to what they are saying, so they feel as if you care what has happened, assuming you do. If you think she "gets left out of stuff" on a regular basis, there may be others in the family you might sit down and have a chat with also. No one in a loving family should have to feel left out.

Respond to her the way you would want your family to respond to you if you felt the same way. Remember, anyone can be right, but it is often more important to be kind.

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

You have a point on how you feel As like we all do here . No one should feel left out you are right .

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Let the person in your family know you love them try your hardest no mater how it turns out. Some people just want more than thy can chew.
Take here to a place she likes and when the moment is right tell her
what i just said here it will work I have 2 brothers and we have lived a life like
you have with her . This is how we do it and let me tell you my family is
all i have i love them so much know it is going to get better and she will
understand .
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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

awesome Don. good advice. cheers! have a great day!

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

wow my video is not that good lol . I really understand how you feel .sorry about my video . It look like my lips are moveing fast lol

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

I hope it all works out for you and her. She might forget easy i do it sometimes
She might fell bad for forgetting. So she get a splintered tongue toward the family .

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daisyjre | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

Thanks. I love this family member and we are close but it makes me mad when she's told about family functions and then blames others when she forgets about them.

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innovativethinker | 2 years, 10 months ago
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You should distance yourself from this person and ignore her as much as you can. This type of person feeds off of negativity and you can't let it affect you. She will learn to vent out on someone else while you're moving on with your life. I hope you don't live with her, if you do consider finding a new place because you don't want to live your life like this all the time.

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drmatt | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

So, your solution for someone who is desperately trying to connect/get attention is to isolate them? Sounds counter productive....

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kerryk | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I say to ignore her and maybe she'll grow up or if you can't tolerate her causing drama, to confront her and see why she feels she is being left out. Maybe the reason is legitimate and noone else in the family is realizing it, or maybe she is just an attention seeker.

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

Hi ayla_zed, and nyssa . Could you please answer how you feel here
I feel you are here but not with us. she is have a family matter and she
wants a answer. Don't shy.

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