Anger as an Investment

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I saw this in a magazine and thought I would pass it on. It is about that powerful but often misunderstood emotion anger. The writer said "anger is an investment. We never get angry at someone we do not care about. Anger, therefore, is not the opposite of love but a dimension of it - a sign of a love deeply wounded". Do you agree with this? If not why not?

posted by anakris

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I agree with you, Verbalista. The anger may be at a different level if it's directed at someone we have an emotional investment with, but I don't think love is necessary for anger.

posted by clarity2
6 months ago

“Anger is an emotion; violence is physical.”

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From wikipedia:

Domestic violence has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, and threats of violence. Violence can be criminal and includes physical assault (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse (unwanted or forced sexual activity), and stalking. Although emotional, psychological and financial abuse are not criminal behaviors in some legal systems, they are forms of abuse and can lead to criminal violence.

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I certainly believe it’s possible to be angry without resorting to violence; however, I also believe every act of violence is rooted in anger.

posted by seattle99
6 months ago

We're on the same page, seattle99.

posted by clarity2
5 months ago

Seems there are many different kinds of anger and also different degrees of it. It is one thing to feel angry because someone stole your parking space and yet another that leads to domestic violence. I do believe anger is an emotional investment and that it and hatred are the flip sides of love. I think it is an automatic response to injustice whether that be in a romantic relationship or even reading a newspaper article that goes against what we believe. It can flare up at a moments notice and in unexpected ways.

posted by anakris
5 months ago

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