5 KINDS OF UNREASONABLE PEOPLE I MET.
As we go about our lives, we meet different people. Some become a blessing, and some also become a clog in the wheels of our progress and peace. Life is a journey. How fast you can reach your destination is also determined by the kind of people you allow into your life, because some are dead weight that slows you down. But one group of people you certainly don’t need are the unreasonable people—those who defy logic, exploit kindness, and twist reality to suit themselves. You don’t need them, and you certainly shouldn’t waste your time on them.
Here are five types of unreasonable people I’ve met—and why you’re better off without them:
1. The entitled and insatiable taker: These are the ones who ask you for money, and even when you go out of your way to help—sometimes sacrificing your comfort to give them part of what they need—they still turn around and complain that it wasn’t enough. Instead of showing appreciation, they act offended that you didn’t give them everything. It’s baffling—if they knew partial help would upset them, why accept it in the first place? What’s worse is that they often bring nothing to your life. They’ve never lifted a finger for you, yet they carry an arrogant attitude as if the world owes them something. Their sense of entitlement is matched only by their lack of gratitude.
2. The Miracles-Only Believer
These people visit their pastors or spiritual leaders, receive prayer, encouragement, and biblical guidance—but still walk away bitter because they didn’t receive money or a prophetic message. They treat spiritual leaders not as guides to God but as vending machines for miracles. It’s this unreasonable demand for supernatural theatrics that has created a market for manipulative, self-made prophets. These individuals don’t want the truth or a deeper relationship with God—they want shortcuts. Their faith is built on signs and wonders, not substance. And when a pastor tries to give them God instead of gifts, they see him as useless.
3. The Emotional Parasite
These people enter your life under the pretence of needing guidance, support, or friendship. You generously give your time, attention, and even free counsel—something others pay for. But soon it becomes clear: they weren’t looking for wisdom; they were looking for a sponsor. Their goal is not to grow, but to lean—permanently. They don’t want you to help them carry their load; they want you to carry it for them. They don’t want a mentor; they want a saviour. And when you don’t play the role they scripted for you, they turn against you. These kinds of people are dangerous to your emotional well-being.
4. The Chronic User
These are the ones who run to you only when they’re in crisis. You’ve always been there for them—through thick and thin—but the moment their cup is full, they disappear. To them, you’re a resource, not a relationship. And when you’re unable to help just once, they forget all the sacrifices you’ve made. Suddenly, you become the villain. In their mind, they either see you as their god or see themselves as your master. They act like you owe them eternal loyalty, even when they’ve never truly reciprocated. This kind of one-sided dependency is not only unreasonable—it’s toxic.
5. The Manipulative Demander
This is the most brazen of them all. They come with requests that are unfair, unethical, or even illegal—yet they will still beg you to say yes. You try to explain why their demands are unreasonable and how complying would hurt you, but they persist. And when you refuse to heed their insane demand and say no, they label you as wicked, cold, or selfish. These are people who try to manipulate you through guilt and emotion because they have no logical leg to stand on. Their world begins and ends with them. And if you don’t join that world, you become the enemy. These are unreasonable people who only think of themselves and don’t care about you. They appeal to emotions but not reason.
Final Word
Unreasonable people don’t listen to reason. They twist your kindness, drain your energy, and weaponise your empathy. The quicker you identify them, the better. Life is too short to waste on people who only take, complain, manipulate, and disappoint. Protect your peace. Set your boundaries. And don’t apologise for walking away from people who refuse to walk in reason.
