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I push it down. It takes a lot for me to get angry but if I do, i shut down and stay quiet until I have conquered the emotion
I stew, then cry, then get mad at myself for getting mad, then I cry again. I used to have a hot head and a temper.... I think I've learned how to defuse it or i just grew up.
I do NOT handle anger well if it gets past a certain point. It totally stresses me out and I freak out.
I hold it in and let it build until I explode. This affects my health and usually begins a non talking period between me and hubby.
I don't really get angry. When I approach my limit (which is rare) it apparently turns her on
I have a bad habit of just eating the anger until i allow my self to remove my self from the situation. While at first it seems good because it is non confrontational, it is bad because the root cause problems never get addressed and resolved.
I'm not afraid of anger nor do I try to repress it if it ever arises. It's a proven fact that repressing ur emotions causes negative health reactions (such as high blood pressure, heart rate, and
Oops. (and substance abuse later on)...which is surprising since ud think it'd be the other way around. I've found conflict can strengthen relationships in the long run and help people to say what's really been on their mind. Though anger may be uncomfortable at the time, it can be pretty beneficial if understood and if projected towards a solution instead of trying to inflict pain. I have noticed that couples who "never argue" really aren't any happier than those who do and often lack true passion within their relationships..
Female, 36-40 years, Dating | May 08, 2012
Female, 36-40 years, Dating | May 08, 2012
Wow that was a good information
Female, 31-35 years, Engaged | May 08, 2012
Female, 31-35 years, Engaged | May 08, 2012
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I handle it better than most. I tend to shut down untill it turns into a rage type situation. then fire rains from the heavens. it hasn't ever gotten me in legal trouble
The bible says we should be angry but sin not and that the sun should not set on our anger.by the grace of God l have lived my life by this scripture so am very much in control of it.
Male or Female, 31-35 years, Dating | May 08, 2012
Male or Female, 31-35 years, Dating | May 08, 2012
that's nice.
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, PA, US | May 08, 2012
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, PA, US | May 08, 2012
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usually shout and throw things but the anger is rarely directed at anyone.
ANGER.. that is what my boyfriend and I always fight about. Im not good at controlling anger ;| and he is the one who suffers when im angry... i dont know how ro control it but im trying .. and sometimes whn Im trying , He'll give me reasons to get angry that's why i feel stressed;\
I seethe and grind, and I get pretty self-righteous (especially about my attempts at non-violent communication, while she yells at me).
I handle anger a lot better than I used to, but it has got me into trouble in our relationship before. As long as there's respect in the argument then it's easier to not even get angry in the first place. I'm still working on it though.
Not very well. I will either go completely "Hulk smash" or internalize until I go "Hulk smash". I'm trying to explore other options, like talking, but still got a ways to go on that front.
I have a real big problem with my anger and yes it has got me in trouble numerous times but I try to control it and I am working on it now.
I usually go quiet and shut down. It has never caused a problem in my life, but I did lose it with my dad as a teenager and vowed that I will never allow myself to get THAT angry again.
