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To think some people stay angry because it makes them feel powerful?

7 replies

RageFeelsSafer · 16/05/2026 16:15

Anger is a shield. Vulnerability is too risky.

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MyMonthlyNameChange · 16/05/2026 16:22

Yes, it’s a secondary emotion. The primary emotion is usually fear or sadness. Much less painful to be angry.

Thefastandthecurious5 · 16/05/2026 16:35

Are you okay, OP?

HoldingTheDoor · 16/05/2026 16:36

Not this shit again.

BurnoutBee · 16/05/2026 16:37

Depends entirely on the grievance.

TeaPot496 · 16/05/2026 16:38

Agree.. Anger is helplessness. As long as you are helpless, nothing can be your fault, and you don't have to do the work.

Hunterova · 16/05/2026 16:40

It depends on the individual scenario. Nothing in human emotion is as black & white as this.

HoldingTheDoor · 16/05/2026 16:40

What do you get out of posting these bizarre threads?

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