The invalidation of anger is often one of the first ways women are socialized to cut themselves off from their feelings and begin to judge themselves. We are supposed to be nice, pleasant, and ...
Anger gets the blame in relationships, but emotional withholding quietly erodes intimacy over time. Here’s why silence can be more damaging than conflict — and what it really means psychologically.
Enjoy a calmer, more effective existence without anger taking over. I used to be a hothead, which rendered me pretty useless in those moments. My dad used to call it ‘throwing a wobbler.’ I’d throw ...
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Anger can be good

Years ago, I was hosting a dinner party at my house for some close friends. During dinner, I got into a serious conversation with my dinner partner. Specifically, it was about the challenges I’d been ...
Do you often feel irritable, annoyed, in a rage, or just generally grouchy? Do you find yourself snapping or wanting to snap at everyone around you? Maybe your irritation explodes into anger and rage.
That heated argument with your neighbor over their eternally barking dog might be doing more than ruining your afternoon. The rage bubbling beneath your surface could actually be taking precious time ...