10 ways to soothe painful assholes.

NO CREAMS OR SURGERIES REQUIRED

The sentence diagram is a neat thing; the crux of the sentence is always revealed on the horizontal axis.

And as these show: Assholes are people, too.

Here are ten ways to look past the adjectives and find the people worth healing.

1
Has alienated a lot of folks? Likely an asshole.
But if cautiously befriended, they can become less of one.

2
Constantly complaining? Likely an asshole.
But if given a reason to genuinely smile, they can become less of one.

3
Hates having to participate? Likely an asshole.
But if given a role they can be proud of, they can become less of one.

4
Bullies whoever they can? Likely an asshole.
But if treated with the kindness they lack, they can become less of one.

5
Mean to service workers? Likely an asshole.
But if given a safer space to vent, they can become less of one.

6
Ruins other people’s fun on purpose? Likely an asshole.
But if able to loosen up, they can become less of one.

7
Doesn’t like to share? Likely an asshole.
But if their petty debts get forgiven, they might become less of one.

8
Builds more walls than bridges? Likely an asshole.
But if friendly gestures are made, they could become less of one.

9
Talks about instead of to people? Likely an asshole.
But if the conversation can turn toward praise, they can be less of one.

10
Has some weird problem with everybody? Likely an asshole.
But when their own weirdness is overlooked, they can become less of one.

Good luck with making any small progress you can. Assholes never disappear overnight.