I can't get angry at the people I care about, is there something wrong with me?
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Anonymous
May 19th, 2017 7:08pm
How easily you get angry and at who depends on many factors. One is your personality, which just is who you are now (can change over time though). Then there's how you've been taught to express feelings, for example, or how people have responded to your anger before. Genetics and life experiences - understandable causes! If you feel like you bottle up anger, or the lack of anger bothers you for some other reason, it might be a good to talk about it with someone.
Not getting angry at the people you care about shows that you have patience, and forgiveness and those are both two very good values to have. While it is always good to be kind and forgiving to everyone, we sometimes let people that are near and dear to us get away with more than we would others. It's good that you have this even temperament with people that you care about but it's also important to not let your kindness get taken advantage of. But overall it is a awesome that you are able to control anger and that is a good thing.
No! Its beautiful that you do not hold grudges. It shows selflessness and maturity. However, never allow yourself to be degraded by another. Set yourself as a priority. Always.
Anonymous
July 19th, 2017 8:14am
There is nothing wrong with you. You are just a very caring person and you just dont get mad easily, which in some cases is a good thing!
Absolutely not. It is a very healthy sign that you can't get angry at people you care about. It means that your relationships are not causing you any aggression, and that is very good...as long as it is mutual. Anger, vengeance, jealousy - these are signs of aggression and aggression is something that hurts the bearer more than the one it is directed to. So, you should be happy that you don't feel any of these towards your loved ones because that is the sign of a wholesome and fulfilling relationship. But, I should also mention that you should not be totally blind to their activities...if you see anything in the relationship that crosses a line, I believe you should speak up against it so that you can deal with it in a healthy manner.
Not at all. It just means they mean a great deal to you and you don't have the anger in you to make things worse for your relationship. But, understand just because you have a good enough relationship with them doesn't mean if they do make you mad you can't be vocal about it. In some situations, it actually is good to be open and honest about the bad things too.
There is nothing wrong with not being angry for as long as when something bothers you, you speak up and make them aware than keeping it inside.
Anonymous
September 28th, 2017 5:40pm
There is nothing wrong in this. It just means that you don't want to hurt them in any way, because, once angry, you might end up saying something you regret. Also, it may happen that you say something right, but, you don't want the person to berate themselves, so you further avoid it.
No, its right for people to not want to be upset at the people they care about. You always want to love those people and so you should, unless they do something that hurts you in any way.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you for not getting angry at people you care about. Perhaps you simply love them too much and can't bear the thought of losing them. Maybe your brain can't help thinking up all kinds of bad or upsetting scenarios that could occur if you get in a fight with one of those you care for. Whatever it is, there's nothing "wrong" with you-many people feel this way.
Short answer: Nothing is wrong with you.
On the contrary many people are searching for the way to 'not get angry' or have controlled behavior.
You are blessed with heart that stays calm even in moments when other would get angry.
I wonder, why would one want to get angry?
Is it because they are not heard? Is it because they have to face a situation that is opposite to their expectations? Or something else.
In any case, getting angry can only deteriorate the situation.
For example, your children are not listening to you and you wish to shout at them - 'keep quiet and start studying'. They may sit on desk but their mind may not. You may end up creating wider rift between you and children.
Not getting angry is state of bliss. Enjoy life the way it is :)
Of course not! It sounds like you're just a very empathetic person. Sometimes seeing another person's perspective on a situation can make it difficult to get angry with them, even if it's warranted from your perspective.
Absolutely not, anger isn't the only way you can express discomfort or being upset. Not getting angry is actually quite a mature way of handling situations.
You can always discuss what upset you calmly at an appropriate time, or just generally communicate regularly.
Even if you didn't approach the situation at all and just let it go, the fact that you aren't getting angry is a true indicator of how much you care and how the situation isn't worth a harsh reaction towards the people you care about.
Anger is a natural human emotion. It is not wrong or unusual to feel angry. What matters is how you deal with that anger. I try to acknowledge that anger and think about why I'm feeling it. Then I try to put myself in that person's shoes and imagine things from their perspective. I find that when I do that, it is easier to react with compassion rather than anger.
Anonymous
January 28th, 2018 11:07pm
That just means you really love them and that you are willing to overlook their imperfections. That's ideally how you want to feel about your loved ones, but you have to be careful as it makes you vulnerable to them, which can be a good thing, but they can also potentially use you. As long as you keep your eyes open it shouldn't be a problem, maybe consult with a different friend if something arises to make sure you are safe.
Being angry doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you, and being not angry doesn't mean that it's wrong either. Anger is potentially just like happiness - also an emotion. Sometimes, with people who we love, it's very hard to stay angry or just be angry at them because our love for them is way more than our anger. And that's a very normal phenomenon, I believe.
Anonymous
February 1st, 2018 9:09am
No Dear . there is nothing wrong in this. It shows how kind and loving person you are and that can't be wrong.
Anonymous
February 1st, 2018 10:42pm
Absolutely not! There’s nothing wrong with caring for people. Many people find it hard to get angry with people they care about.
Nothing is ever "wrong" with you. You are not a mistake, neither is there something wrong with you. You just seem to truly care about your loved ones to the point of never wanting to get angry about them. This might be because you're afraid to lose your connection with them. Know that you have the ability to love honestly, and with this honesty comes truly caring for them and for the betterment of their character. And so, if they ever do anything wrong, don't feel afraid to call them out. You deserve to have good friends and you must be an honest friend. And if they ever say things that truly anger you, you must learn to love yourself enough to detach and move away. You must move away and let them go for your heart's sake. Don't put up with insults and bad attitudes just because you love them, love yourself enough to LET GO.
Anonymous
February 17th, 2018 9:54pm
no, that doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. if anything its shows how much you care about them
No, you are just compassionate. There is nothing wrong with you for being understanding wuth the people you care about.
As you said you care about them, and love them to the point that, that feeling is overtaking you from feeling angry or upset with them when needed.
Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with you.
You most be an amazing person in order to put you feeling of care and love above everything
There is nothing wrong with you, and I understand where you are coming from. Your emotions may act differently depending on who you are interacting with.
No it is completely normal, in fact that could be a positive thing. Not getting angry with loved ones can make your bond with them stronger because in anger we do things and say things that we do not mean. Therefore this could be good.
Absolutely not. It's hard to get angry at the ones we love, even if they treat us badly at times. With that said though, you should not allow yourself to become door mat. Your feelings matter too, and though you may not be able to get angry at the people you care about when they mistreat you, that doesn't mean you can't put a firm foot down and let them know that how they're treating you is hurting you.
No, it is just that you love them more than other people, and it is completely normal to have these feelings, you shouldn't worry too much.
Anonymous
April 27th, 2018 6:43pm
We are only human and we can sometimes have a whole array of emotions and it can be that it's the people close to us who get caught in the cross fire. Learning to control your emotions can be difficult but with anything practice makes perfect, if you work on it for long enough it will eventually become second nature to you.
No, is a natural response since there's appreciation in between is normal to not to get mad at them.
How do you feel about not being able to get angry at them? If it makes you feel badly, then maybe it's time to set boundaries. While I wouldn't recommend lashing out, I DO recommend peacefully but firmly setting boundaries. You can love people and have boundaries all at once. That way, you never grow to resent those whom you love.
Anonymous
May 13th, 2018 10:36am
No, not at all! This is a very common feeling. It shows that you're compassionate and empathetic. It is always hard getting angry at a person you care about. But just think that that person needs to know (if they hurt you or if they did something wrong) as it will ultimately benefit your relationship in the long run. Sometimes tough love is the best kind of love
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