Energy vampire

[Claire926]

I am doing an evening class and on the course is woman who is an energy vampire. Everything is always about her, her problems, making mountains out of molehills and insecurities as she is always trying to make herself look good and tear others down. She has commented on my personality twice. Her comments sound like she is jealous but I can’t say on here in case she uses this website. I haven’t said anything as I don’t like conflict. I cut myself off from negative people a few years ago as they just bring you down. As I am stuck with this woman on the course what is the best way to deal with? Have minimal contact?

How do you end up getting stuck with her OP? Does she make a beeline for you during breaks? Are you partnered together?

Avoid her as much as you can, cut her off when she starts making comments - say something to end the discussion such as ''I'm not interested in negative talk, its unproductive''. Then walk away.

Talk to the tutor, its their responsibility to deal with students who are having a negative impact on your time at college. You've paid for the class.

Just avoid her!