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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think OP is a typical man and the only feeling he’s allowed himself to have (due to socialization) is rage. So [b]he actually feels hurt or disappointed, [/b]but he has transformed this into anger because that’s an acceptable emotion for a man. I think he should get therapy, not because he’s a bad person, but because being able to identify and feel a range of emotions is healthy. [/quote]

Thank you - I’m hurt and disappointed, not angry. When I feel this way I just label it as anger or being pissed off. I’m upset and confused at the [i]situation[/i] not her per se, though if she knew she was still emotionally wrapped up in someone else it would’ve been nice to know before today.[/quote]

NP here. but it would be fine if you felt angry too. There's such a weird stigma around anger that I think it Has the opposite effect that people want. It's totally fine to be angry about something so long as you don't harm yourself or others when feeling so. Anger is just another emotion it is neither good  or bad it just is.[/quote]

Female NP here. Can't agree more. I came from a 3rd world country where people frequently use phrases that translate into "I'm so pissed/angry..." over things DCUM posters would claim they don't justify anger (e.g. the laptop broke down or the project didn't finish on time). And guess what, the violent crime rate there isn't any higher than in the US. At least in my home country I could walk on the streets without worrying being shot or beaten up by robbers or mentally ill people.

It's quite possible that the OP mislabelled his frustration as "anger". It would even be more understandable if he's also from a different culture or a non-English speaking country.[/quote]

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