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You cant change an arrogant individual, especially those whosesense of entitlementis on another level.
However, you might teach them a lesson on respect through a small act of petty revenge.
This is exactly whata homeownerdid when a realtor parked in their assigned spot.
The author, seemingly proud of their actions, shared their story with the Reddit community.
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However, his reactions may indicate misery, which he may be trying to mask with aggressive behavior.
It proposed three main problems, beginning with the inevitable disappointment a person feels when they act entitled.
The disappointment then leads to a great deal of suffering.
As licensed clinical psychologistDr.
Seth Gillihanexplained inan article, disappointment leads to resentment that further damages a persons relationship with those around them.
Theentitled individualmay act unbecomingly toward others to protect themselves and maintain the high status they perceive themselves having.
Dr. Gillihan says these people may blame others to shield their egos.
What could be a corrective experience actually strengthens ones sense of specialness, he stated.
Its not worth the effort.
Andrea Polardadvises against trying to make someone realize their feeling of superiority.
Instead, she urges showing compassion and acceptance.Her articlesuggests reframing the other individuals self-importance through nonchalance.
Look at it as a game that you’re free to refuse to play, she wrote.
Dr. Polard also suggests involving a mediator or other people who could help defuse the situation.
She notes that finding allies to stand up against an egotistic person is necessary.
However, as the story indicated, raising the issue with thehomeowners associationwas out of the question.
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