Anger is the kind of feeling people try to tamp down, out of fear that it will ignite and explode. Pretending your anger doesn't exist causes it to compress itself, making a home in the small space of ...
Let me start with a question first: Is anger a positive or a negative emotion? Well, that’s a trick question. Emotions aren’t positive or negative. And if you think of them that way, you’ll get ...
Anger is rarely just about anger. It’s often a mask for deeper, more vulnerable emotions—especially the kinds that feel unsafe to express. Behind the outbursts, passive-aggression, or cold shutdowns ...
Why do some people have anger issues, while other people with similar backgrounds do not have the same issues? Well, first it depends on the personality and identity of the person. For example a ...
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 ...
Does your child scream, clench their fist, and grind their teeth when you say no to their demands? Well, instant meltdowns ...
DEAR ABBY: I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father get away with too much, but still, the impact is there. As a ...
There’s a bad reputation afforded to anger – just one letter away from danger. But it’s time we gave this core emotion a more rounded consideration, believes Sam Parker, site director for British GQ, ...
DEAR ABBY: I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father get away with too much, but still, the impact is there. As a ...
A long time ago, in a newsroom that no longer exists, an editor I respected made an offhand remark I've never forgotten. We were standing by the coffee machine when he nodded toward a colleague and ...