[header] How to deal with a friend who needs to be the center of attention [title] Love the positive-and the negative. [step] No person is all sunshine and roses and every friendship has many layers. Being someone's friend means accepting every facet of his or her personality. 
Accept that your friend needs to be the center of attention, but also that they have other wonderful qualities. [substeps] Focus on your friend's positive qualities as much as you can, even in situations where the person needs to be in the spotlight.