High-Maintenance Relationships: How to Handle Impossible People (AACC Library)

So, I thought the title was amusing, but the content serious/helpful.I then gave it to my wife; who initially gave me "the look". I explained that it discussed some of the traits that she had self-identified on previous occasions; without making her "wrong" for it. She read the book and had fun with it. She said she could identify some of the archetypes in herself, and saw some in me (shocker!). Overall, it was a good read, with useful information for "dealing" with your loved ones, who may; from time-to-time, annoy you . . . crazy, I know!Communication and self-discover are good things; especially if you want to continue relating to people who are important to you. :)

This is one of the best books I have read on relationships. I think Parrott covered many common personalities. He writes with a humorous style. Besides learning how to handle difficult people, the book made me ask myself, "do I act that way? I saw a little bit of me in several of the personalities. I came to the conclusion that a person is only hard to live with if he has these characteristics to an extreme. It was interesting when a person would come to mind that I thought fit the shoe exactly. I recommend this book for anyone who is serious about learning how to get along with people they face everyday in family, friends, or co-workers.

Great book, lots of details and self reflection

This categorizes personalities into labels from the 50’s like: Critic, Martyr, Wet Blanket, Steamroller etc.. . No new information or strategy to apply in a modern workplace that encourages the ability to benefit though diversity (even personalities). The sub text IS “How To Handle Impossible People”, ‘Handle’ should have been the clue. There are biblical chapter/verse references along with Robert Lewis Stevenson and Robert C. Edwards - some interesting, some…not so much. I’d bypass this one if you are seriously seeking to improve a relationship that someone has identified as High Maintenance.

Great for dealing with all kinds of people. No matter what kind of relationships you come across, this is a very helpful guide for dealing with them.

Work troubles and this helped me get a handle on what is going on in"the nut house"! How to approach it.....

Love his work.Very practical. Les is one of the best in his field. No easy answers to these problems in relationships.

As someone who has always been a bit awkward socially, books like these are very helpful. If you're looking for deep insights into character flaws or permission to write off difficult people, you might want to look elsewhere. However, for a light hearted overview of the many annoying people we all deal with from time to time, this book hits the mark perfectly.Dr. Parrott offers help for dealing with those around us that we just can't escape. Every once in a while, someone's quirks and pitfalls overwhelm their lovability. That's when we can all use a strategy for relating. Dr. Parrott does not, and never would, suggest continuing in an abusive relationship (as was suggested by another review). He does offer some simple hints to help us deal with nutty people while recognizing our own tendencies to nuttiness. Beyond that, he aims to foster empathy by giving possible reasons for said nuttiness.Should you find yourself in a situation at school, work, church, or anywhere else where unavoidable difficult people complicate your life, this book can help you navigate those relationships.

A very insightful book - just wish it gave a few more answers to solving the problems and how one could bring the high maintenance relationship person to recognise themselves.