Anger management issues in relationships
Here's how you can communicate anger without destroying your relationships Some cultures are known to be extremely direct - like Germans or New Yorkers. What you see is what you get. There are no nuances. If you're from a culture that doesn't communicate this way, a direct communication style can seem harsh and rude. Other cultures are more indirect. French communication style can be passive-aggressive. In the Southern or Midwestern part of the US, propriety is valued over directness. People act more pleasantly and congenially which is more pleasant overall. However, where the culture tends to value being "nice" more, you also have to handle the "ice" more. Brr… Neither works well. Neither leads to the constructive results you want. Clearly, you are angry. But both your aggressive or passive-aggressive behavior will drive people farther away from you. Here's what you should do instead: 1. Tune in to what's really going on. Become self-aware. I...