Once in a while, you have to deal with a difficult colleague. Sure enough, there are challenges in communication and performance. It can drain your energy and motivation.

The first thing is to realize that all this drama doesn’t help with your job being done. In many difficult situations, you can either try to speak up, remain silent (hoping it will get better), or try to avoid any working relationship with this person.

The second thing is to avoid speaking ill about your colleague. Make it factual, not personal. Opening up about the situation to another colleague who can act as a neutral third party will provide you fresh eyes and will surely help mitigate the situation. Maybe you will also learn that you are not the only one having trouble dealing with that colleague.

Be comprehensive, patient, and ready to change your opinion about someone.