Not that this is real important or anything but does anyone know what it's called when someone is contrary all the time like my sister is? There are terms for most behaviors, but I cannot remember what it's called.
For instance, if I tell her a repairman is attracted to me she will respond, "No, he just wants you to hire him for work so he can earn some money." But if I tell her I like a repairman who doesn't seem attracted to me she'll ask, "Why not? There are men who like big women. Maybe he thought you were cute."
Or, if I say someone is nasty to me, she'll reply, "What did YOU do/say to make them nasty?" But, if I tell her, "This person is nasty to me. I think they have a personal problem with me," she'll retort, "Now, don't be paranoid. Everything's not about you." It's annoying as heck when someone does that. What's it called? Countering? Crazymaking? Or?
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