How Do You Deal With A Persistant Stalker?
Stalkers are people who spend much of their lives focusing unwanted attention on one person, learning everything about them and sometimes even following them. It is not just scary, it is illegal. Here’s how to stop a stalker in their tracks. Start by making the person aware that you know they are stalking. In the beginning, it isn’t necessary to point the finger or be harsh. Simply ask them to stop calling you at work or school. If it applies, tell them they are calling you more often than you feel comfortable with. For many people, this will be enough to realize their presence is excessive and they’ll stop. If they haven’t and you’ve been polite twice now, it’s time to start taking more aggressive action. Warn them that if they do not stop calling or stopping by your house, there will be repercussions. Follow through on what you have warned about. Block their number from your home or cell phones, or change phone numbers if you deem it necessary. At this point reasonable discussion is
