How to Deal With a Backstabber

How to Deal With a Backstabber

They might say they are your 'best friend', but the moment your back is turned, they lie about you to others. No one wants to be hurt in this way, but how do deal with them?. Perhaps the following tips can help.

Steps

1. Be aware of your surroundings. If you have a bad feeling about somebody, listen to your instincts!
2. Pay attention to red flags.
   • If somebody betrays you, don't trust that person again without extensive consideration.
   • If the other person doesn't have friends of his or her own, there may be a reason. Perhaps other people know something that you don't.
   • If someone is mean to you one minute and nice to you the next, there is definitely something wrong.
   • If you do something for somebody that other people won't do (depending on what it is), there is also something wrong.
   • If someone has a background that you don't like, don't hesitate to leave the person.
   • If someone is too aggressive or tries too hard to sell you on something, he or she is likely setting you up for something.
3. Trust your friends. If they say that somebody is a jerk, believe them.
4. Notice the other person's work ethic. If he or she is lazy and irresponsible, stay away from the person. If you work hard, he or she will use you in a heartbeat!

Tips

• Get away from these people as soon as possible and convince others not to associate with them.
• Don't hesitate to ask questions. If somebody seems shady in any perspective, ask them about it.
• There is a difference between friends and acquaintances.

Warnings

• Never go quietly. If somebody backstabs you, let everybody know, including that person indirectly, even if it creates enemies.