Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't for Other PeopleSince it is impossible to change difficult people, this book offers strategies that you can incorporate into your own behavior to make relationships work better immediately. |
Contents
The Basics | 18 |
Dealing With the Aggressive Person | 78 |
Path of Least Resistance | 95 |
Dealing With the Passive Person | 130 |
Getting Even | 145 |
Dealing With the PassiveAggressive Person | 167 |
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Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't for Other People Connie Podesta,with Vicki Sanderson No preview available - 1999 |
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