Opinionated people have some semblance of logic in their eyes that you can negotiate with. The unstable, well, they have those crazy eyes. You will never really be able to reach them or be able to trust them. I have someone in mind, so my thinking on this might be skewed by their particular crazy.  

 i dont stick around for that. 

 although, as of late, ive theorized if i have a grounded enough root, it should bounce off and go around. 

 True. And every body needs compassion. Just have to manage your expectations with what level of engagement will work.