Drama Queen Demystified

In spite of what you may have read here, I earnestly try to avoid "drama".  I don't even like using that word in reference to stressful life situations and fear it is abused by our society as a whole.  According to the highly reputable site Urban Dictionary (*dripping sarcasm*), "drama" is something girls thrive on.  (I paraphrased because the definition is substantially more offensive and you may read it for yourself by clicking my handy-dandy link!)  I don't think it's just girls any more, though they do bear the brunt of the blame for creating "dramatic" situations.  Men have become substantially more caught up in being "drama queens" as well.  Things grow worse at an exponential rate and it's so easily avoided!  I think that many, many, MANY people bring said "drama" upon themselves.  They will tell you they're victims, but I don't buy it.  So, since anything you read on the Internet (thank you, Al Gore!), is true and verified, I am your guru to provide simple steps to avoiding drama.  This time it's free, next time it'll cost ya'!

1.  Don't use the word "drama" unless you're referring to the latest Clint Eastwood offering.

2.  Stay away from people who use the word "drama", unless (see #1). "A perverse person stirs up conflict..."

3.  Before you begin to partake of another person's "drama" - stop.  Put yourself in that person's shoes.  No matter how perfect you THINK you are and that you would NEVER be in their position, you are wrong.  By repeating it, you may or may not bring added "drama" to an already "dramatic" situation and bring disfavor upon your own head by GOD.  (Most of those things are on a "need to know" basis and YOU don't "need to KNOW"!!)

4.  Refrain from using absolutes.  (never, always, everybody, etc.)  These words make you less believable as a person.  Regardless of what or who you are talking about, Justin Bieber was right - "Never say Never"!

5.  Be flexible so you don't get out of shape, hence the onset of MORE "drama".

6.  Befriend less popular people.  I have found many "unpopular" people are shockingly "drama"-free!  That may sound harsh, but hear me out!  popular=ambitious=competitive=jealous=petty=DRAMA  When you peel the layers, you may be very disappointed as to why that person is "popular".  Or how, rather.

7.  If you find yourself in a disheartened state of mind, keep your list of confidants short, honorable, and trustworthy.  When you hear things repeated, at the very least, you'll know who was responsible.  Whether you confront them or not is dependent on how much "drama" you would like to deal with.

This list is a work in progress, and I'm sure there are many more things to add.  I'm welcome to your comments and suggestions!  For now, try to remain drama-free and enjoy life!  Life really is beautiful.