How to Deal With Someone With Psychic Abilities

People with psychic abilities may be difficult to deal with. These are people that believe that they have a gift, and your attitude regarding their psychic abilities may or may not offend them. Here are some steps on how to deal with someone with psychic abilities.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Understand the person minus any implications of psychic ability. If it's a friend or family member that has suddenly realized they possess psychic powers, try to figure out why. Often, this is an assertion of a child's rebelliousness and is probably a phase. If it is a close friend, you need to be sensitive to any needs or unconscious concerns they have.
2. Be polite. Often a person will feel deeply moved by their newfound abilities or religion. You wouldn't mock a devout Buddhist or a Trappist monk, so don't be disparaging to your friends for their beliefs.
3. Be open-minded but realistic. Don't be over the top in your enthusiasm because it is condescending and may encourage someone who's trying to grift you.
4. Be wary. If you are dealing with a professional psychic, their main goals are to get you hooked and get your money.
5. Pick your battles. Don't spend all day arguing about whether or not your friend is a psychic. Accept them for who they are and save your breath.
6. Think critically. If your friend does give you a reading or pronounce a prophecy, remember that these are usually delivered in vague and equivocal language. The mind is the land of symbolic expression: your reading may just be some thinly veiled good advice.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to keep your mind off your secrets, just in case they are psychic. I know that's tough (like telling someone NOT to think of the color blue) but try distracting yourself with thoughts of something else--like baseball.
• If you think someone's psychic abilities are harmful, let them know. But don't harp on it too much. Once it is on the table, it's up to them to decide whether to put a stop to their transcendence.
• Avoid silly games like "oh yeah, if you're psychic then what am I thinking about right now?" It doesn't work like that and it's obnoxious to everyone around you.
• Most religions frown on the possibility of psychic abilities.
• Be cautious of anyone asking for money.