Ouch!
When an intimate partner allows hurt to be covered by anger, things can get pretty ugly. I wonder why we avoid experience the pain of hurt in favor of our reactive anger. Perhaps we feel more powerful and in control when anger energy flows. Hurt can often leave us feeling rather helpless and small. The problem is this: anger is so often destructive and hurtful, striking out at those who we perceive as threats. Often, the closer our relationship, the more destructive and harmful is our our anger.... Sign in to see full entry.