is this in a family or an apartment? or something like that? if its in a way that you cant get out of it by moving i would suggest trying to distance yourself, if this is the kind of drama queen your thinking of i imagine she's really loud. and if she confronts you about pretty much ignoring her just tell her to stop being so vicious about everything. and if she continues yelling just walk away from her. i know thats not really something to do to get her to be your friend or anything but according to the question that's not what you're looking for.
I don't. Over the years I have developed low tolerance for drama queens. I just tell them I am not interested in their drama. They can only be drama queens if they have an audience.
While duct tape and foul play are both tempting, neither is particularly wise. I suggest keeping your head down as best as you can and trying to stay out of it.
If one of them tries to drag you in, be vaguely supportive, but refuse to take sides. "It sounds like that really upset you. Have you tried talking to her? Maybe there was a misunderstanding."
"Yikes, I'd probably be upset if I were in your shoes, too. No, I haven't talked to her about it. I'd rather not take sides; I like you both."
If there's a giant blow-up, just go to your room and shut the door, unless it is directed at you, in which case do your best to remain calm. Don't blame. If you screwed up, apologize. "Sorry about hiding your shoes. I had to vacuum the hall and forgot to take them back out of the closet." If you didn't, say so. "No, I didn't eat your pizza. Remember, I'm on a diet."
If someone is freaking out on you just to freak out on you, nothing like a matter-of-fact, talking-to-a-two-year-old, "Fine. You're right, I'm wrong. Now can we move on?" to shut them up.
Ignore them completely. It's all about attention seeking. Treat them like a naughty child. The more attention you give them the more they will play up. Ignore it and you'll probably find it will eventually go away.
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I tend to limit communications with drama queens. I'm just not interested and act like it.
Listening and watching people experiencing drama is best on TV and movies so I'll leave it to the pros.
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is this in a family or an apartment? or something like that? if its in a way that you cant get out of it by moving i would suggest trying to distance yourself, if this is the kind of drama queen your thinking of i imagine she's really loud. and if she confronts you about pretty much ignoring her just tell her to stop being so vicious about everything. and if she continues yelling just walk away from her. i know thats not really something to do to get her to be your friend or anything but according to the question that's not what you're looking for.
I don't. Over the years I have developed low tolerance for drama queens. I just tell them I am not interested in their drama. They can only be drama queens if they have an audience.
While duct tape and foul play are both tempting, neither is particularly wise. I suggest keeping your head down as best as you can and trying to stay out of it.
If one of them tries to drag you in, be vaguely supportive, but refuse to take sides. "It sounds like that really upset you. Have you tried talking to her? Maybe there was a misunderstanding."
"Yikes, I'd probably be upset if I were in your shoes, too. No, I haven't talked to her about it. I'd rather not take sides; I like you both."
If there's a giant blow-up, just go to your room and shut the door, unless it is directed at you, in which case do your best to remain calm. Don't blame. If you screwed up, apologize. "Sorry about hiding your shoes. I had to vacuum the hall and forgot to take them back out of the closet." If you didn't, say so. "No, I didn't eat your pizza. Remember, I'm on a diet."
If someone is freaking out on you just to freak out on you, nothing like a matter-of-fact, talking-to-a-two-year-old, "Fine. You're right, I'm wrong. Now can we move on?" to shut them up.
Ignore them completely. It's all about attention seeking. Treat them like a naughty child. The more attention you give them the more they will play up. Ignore it and you'll probably find it will eventually go away.
Duck Tape.
Duck tape them. Then kill them. Then move out.
move out? =D Just avoid them at all costs, that's how you cope.
avoidance is bliss. or in your case moving out should be bliss and after that avoidance
kill them.