Aggression is hostile or violent behavior. It’s a woman yelling at her son for accidentally spilling his milk on the carpet. It’s a child pushing his friend down on the playground because she was playing with his favorite toy. It’s a girl snapping at her boyfriend because he didn’t invite…
“Do men get angrier than women?” The majority would probably say yes: Men do get angrier than women, and more often. But would the majority be correct? Or, would they be endorsing another one of many gender stereotypes? Science overwhelmingly shows that this is, indeed, just another false label—men do…
Anger is a natural emotion that stems from a perceived threat—to our physical or emotional wellbeing; our self-esteem or self-worth; our resources such as our finances, time or belongings; or those we love. Additionally, it’s a reaction to and a distraction from other negative feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame,…
For six years, I walked hand-in-hand, step-by-step with another. For two of those years, I was happy (mostly). For two of those years, I was confused. And for two of those years, I was resentful. The relationship started out as any other: curious, hesitant, excited, and nervous. But we finally…
You’re driving in the car with your boyfriend in the passenger seat when he suddenly releases a big sigh of frustration. You avoid making eye contact or asking him what’s wrong because you already know what he’s going to say. You’re driving too slow! I should have driven. If I…
You’re angry. You feel as if your head could explode and your heart may just beat out of your chest. You’re at a loss for what to do but need to calm down before it gets any worse. We’ve all been there—whether it was something small and trivial that caused…
Everyone gets angry, but some of us get angry more often and with greater intensity than most people. If you’re one of those people, here are some questions to ask yourself that might lead to less anger. 1. Am I truly understanding the other person? Perhaps you misunderstood. Maybe you…
Here are twelve ideas to help you manage your self-defeating angry responses. These recommendations are not aimed at having you give up what you value. The idea is to avoid experiencing unhealthy anger and then to pursue what you value.
