What makes a person unreasonable?

not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person. not in accordance with practical realities, as attitude or behavior; inappropriate: His Bohemianism was an unreasonable way of life for one so rich.

How do you respond to an unreasonable person?

20 Expert Tactics for Dealing with Difficult People

1. Listen.
2. Stay calm.
3. Don’t judge.
4. Reflect respect and dignity toward the other person.
5. Look for the hidden need.
6. Look for others around you who might be able to help.
7. Don’t demand compliance.
8. Saying, “I understand,” usually makes things worse.

How do you respond to a crazy person?

How to help

1. Keep your voice neutral. Try not to talk too fast or too loudly.
2. Don’t tell your relative to calm down. Ask them what is wrong instead and whether you can help.
3. Make the situation more comfortable. If you are somewhere your relative doesn’t know, ask them if they would like to go somewhere else.
4. Listen.

Can you reason with an unreasonable person?

The truth is, you can’t reason with an unreasonable person. When you’re dealing with a person behaving unreasonably, the fear response center in your brain (the fight-flight-freeze part) is going to be activated.

How do you deal with an unreasonable partner?

Coping Strategies

1. Recognize that you can’t change your spouse.
2. Try to focus on the positive.
3. Reinforce positive behavior.
4. Maintain eye contact when stating your opinions and feelings.
5. Be straightforward and clear in your communications.
6. Make time to be alone together.
7. Don’t place blame.
8. Be honest with yourself.

What is it called when you can’t reason with someone?

The narcissistic personality disorder is one of the most difficult to treat. Over time, though, that same person may well tell you the narcissist is one of the most horribly frustrating and toxic people they know. A big indicator of narcissistic behavior is that they refuse to take responsibility. It’s not their fault.