An explosion of heat that rises and reaches every corner of the body, a natural feeling, but one that is essential to control and manage properly. Anger is a basic negative emotion that causes a spike of energy in people in response to a threatening situation. That is, it consists of a survival mechanism, which results in an aggressive and alert attitude. Although it is part of being human, it should not be allowed to take control, especially because of the feelings it triggers.
Anger gives rise to emotional states that range from irritation to anger or open hostility and even fury, according to psychologist Dolors Mas. The specialist states that it is the cognitive component of anger, which is accompanied by a physiological scale due to the increased activation of the central nervous system, muscle tension and motor response. In short, a frontal attack when feeling any type of threat, whether between strangers, friends or within the couple themselves.
The psychologist describes anger in a couple as a feeling that can appear quickly and easily, largely due to the hypercritical attitude that develops within the relationship. As a result of living together, blaming the other person or getting upset about all kinds of details causes a “bad temper” that often turns into anger. If this is not controlled, the usual thing is that the bond will erode and falling in love will decrease, warns Dolors Mas. So its proper management is essential.
Never insult or humiliate your partner. Never compare it with other people. No scandals in private or public. You don’t act out of revenge. And always avoid heated or loud discussions. These are tips that are part of the expert’s decalogue about how negative emotions in a couple should be managed. Or what is the same, limits that should not be crossed and that usually have anger as their origin.
Although anger is a natural, inherent human feeling, learning to control it is basic to being able to establish romantic or any other type of relationships in a healthy way. Dolors Mas provides a series of recommendations to keep it at bay.
