This article is intended for a wide range of readers and is not replete with professional terms. Part 1. You may have met stubborn people, those who often do the opposite, do not tolerate authority, do not dress like everyone else, rejects any proposals, fights against any manifestations of power (boss, president, parent). They are always in a fight. And it takes away their strength, all their energy goes into protest. They were probably children whose independence was not supported in childhood, who were overly controlled. In conditions of persistence and parental dictate, such a child decided to fight to survive. And growing up, he forgets about this decision, but continues to act contrary. “On principle” - this is an explanation you can sometimes hear from them. If such a person is nearby: Try to exclude criticism, any form of pressure from which they flare up. Admire their stubbornness and rebellion, acknowledge their desire to do it their own way (they crave it so much!) Make jokes , find the bad child in you and tune in to their wavelength. Ask how you can take care of them, but don’t impose. Part 2. If you recognized the rebel in yourself from the previous publication, congratulations, you have a lot of advantages: Loyal and reliable friends Experts in tricks Persistent in pursuit your interests And at the same time, you may become tired of the struggle, those around you may turn away from you, afraid of your pressure. Hatred and rage - well-known but exhausting feelings? Probably, once in childhood, defending yourself and your opinion, shouting “no” to your parents, was very important. After all, then “it’s either you or you.” And now? There are only two options? I agree, the partisans do not give up! Only you are not on the battlefield, but in your family or at work. And the option of cooperation, by the way, is not bad at all. So, I can recommend: Learn to ask directly and openly (the first step to cooperation) Get angry in a safe way (break old dishes, beat a pillow if you need an outlet of energy) Think about what you get as a result of struggle or protest? And what price do you pay? Remember, that you can be both independent and loved at the same time! Love and mutual understanding!