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[quote=Anonymous]DC is a magnet for those with emotional baggage.  People with Daddy pain.  People with older siblings who are smarter, better looking, and more successful.  People who are "all but dissertation" PhDs.  The list goes on and on.  This region is essentially Hollywood for ugly people.  They come to DC to impress people who don't care and you are catching some of the shrapnel.  It's not pleasant, but once you understand the mechanisms at play you progress from indignation ("Who does that?!") to compassion ("Oh, sweet summer child, let's help find your groove and make something of this hot mess that you think of as life.")

Calmly place your hand on the top of theirs and say "I don't know who hurt you, but I can tell you are suffering a lot.  We have a great EAP program, check it out.  As for this matter, I am going to give you some time to regain your composure.  We can talk later."  Then leave.

Sometimes you will get halfway through this approach and they will break down in tears and ask you to forgive them.

There is so much pain out there.  An astonishing percentage of people you see walking on K Street have not attained the emotional intelligence of a well-adjusted high school senior.  It's a whole thing out there and it seems to be getting worse over time.     [/quote]

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