Some people are as dangerous as rip currents, they pull you down and drag you out to sea. We all have them, even in our families. Last weekend I noticed a sign warning of rip currents at the beach. These powerful currents move water rapidly away from shore. They are dangerous. You can’t fight the current directly. You must relax, let the water take you away from the shore, then swim sideways in order to escape.

What if you approached difficult people the same way? Don’t fight head on, but relax and get your composure (float), then creatively break free and build a relationship.