The engines of resentment, anger, and emotional abuse are coping habits of blame, denial, and avoidance. Resentment fades when we try to improve situations and experiences, rather than blame, deny ...

When we hurt loved ones, the ultimate object of our anger, aggression, and hatred is us. The unavoidable legacy of spiteful, angry, or abusive behavior directed at loved ones is self-loathing.

Study showed people calmer if they thought of themselves as detached. July 12, 2012 — -- How do you study anger? Make someone mad, really mad, but very carefully. Researchers at Ohio State ...