I just can't bring myself to get angry at anyone
in Psychology & Therapy ·
I honestly think that’s a beautiful quality—it takes real strength and a solid sense of self to pull that off. You know that old saying? A person is only as big as the things that manage to rattle them. Or something like that...
I’m still working on not letting everyone else's drama and frustrations get under my skin. I've realized that people who are actually happy with themselves and their own lives don't really feel the need to lash out at others. Still, I catch myself being unable to stand being near someone who's wronged me for a while after it happens. I forgive, sure, but I don't forget. If someone lets me down once in a blue moon, I can move past it with a smile, but those are exceptions. Usually, if someone screws you over once, they’ll probably do it again—at least, that's been my experience.
Anyway, I think your approach is spot on! The worst thing you can do is take your anger out on innocent people, because then you're just feeding into this endless cycle... though, I suppose it helps some people in the short term. If you do feel that anger bubbling up, it's better to go kill yourself at the gym, or dance, or even just vent here on the forum—anything to keep it from just sitting inside you and festering...
I’m still working on not letting everyone else's drama and frustrations get under my skin. I've realized that people who are actually happy with themselves and their own lives don't really feel the need to lash out at others. Still, I catch myself being unable to stand being near someone who's wronged me for a while after it happens. I forgive, sure, but I don't forget. If someone lets me down once in a blue moon, I can move past it with a smile, but those are exceptions. Usually, if someone screws you over once, they’ll probably do it again—at least, that's been my experience.
Anyway, I think your approach is spot on! The worst thing you can do is take your anger out on innocent people, because then you're just feeding into this endless cycle... though, I suppose it helps some people in the short term. If you do feel that anger bubbling up, it's better to go kill yourself at the gym, or dance, or even just vent here on the forum—anything to keep it from just sitting inside you and festering...