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I can't get angry at the people I care about, is there something wrong with me?

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Last Updated: 05/01/2022 at 3:17pm
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hopefulSun5573
March 14th, 2021 10:55am
There is nothing wrong with you. It is okay to feel anger towards the people who you care about and still love them simultaneously. Just because we care for someone doesn’t mean that they cannot mess up, or we cannot feel any other emotions about them. That being said, there is nothing wrong if you do not get angry with them either. Sometimes love makes it easier to look past the errors someone is making and look at them a little more graciously. It is important to understand, however, that the people we care about can do wrong so we do not put them on a pedestal and blame them when they fall off.
Anonymous
April 8th, 2021 2:39pm
When you have an understanding nature and love to be there for people it can show up like that so no there is nothing wrong with you. Try to set boundaries if you feel like that's what you need to do as sometimes we let people take advantage of us and our emotions because we put them on a pedestal. How do you feel when they do something that frustrates you? Do you express these feelings to them so that they are aware? What other emotions do you feel and what actions do you take to diffuse the situation or do you just pretend it never happened?
Anonymous
April 17th, 2021 3:10am
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Getting angry at the people you care about can lead to hurting their feelings and you could simply be trying to avoid that. But you don't have to show anger to tell these people that something is wrong. If something angers you, take some time to tell them your thoughts and how you feel about things, and how you want them to change. A conversation can get the message across without you having to show any anger. But anger is also an important emotion and if having people you care about around represses that emotion, your emotional wellbeing may be compromised.
Emphatheticlistener
April 28th, 2021 2:28pm
No. Not being able to get angry at people is not an issue at all. Not being able to get angry at people you care about shows how much you care about. Something that you should be thinking about is that why do you want to get angry on people you care about. If there is something they do that you do not like or are comfortable about then you can talk to them. Talking out usually helps just care should be taken that you are talking peacefully and with an intention to make things better and not spoiling them or fighting. I hope this answer helps you.
Kaeda
April 29th, 2021 7:36am
Nothing wrong with this or you. Sometimes we can find it hard to feel negative feelings, especially as strong ones as feeling angry, towards the people we love. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by your situation and aren't fully connecting with all of your emotions towards the people you care about, or maybe there is a trauma behind here, or a need to please that is making it hard for you to angry feelings. I wonder, is there a specific reason you feel you need to feel angry towards the people that care about you? Have they done something wrong? But to recap, whether there is a reason or not, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being conflicted about this matter. Sometimes, we humans struggle with our emotions and this can just be a part of your emotional growth.
iskk00
May 13th, 2021 6:28pm
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Your inability to get angry at the people who you care about simply shows how deeply you love them and wish for their wellbeing. Often people close to us are the ones who hurt us the most and several people would get angry at them. Your ability to tolerate them is a strength a lot of people lack, which in turn makes their situations worse. I know what it feels like when you can't seem to get annoyed with your loved ones even when they hurt you. It can be frustrating, yet it demonstrates a uniqueness which they would soon realise and cherish you for
Anonymous
May 14th, 2021 11:49pm
I don't think there is anything wrong with this unless it's causing an issue. Is there an issue with people doing things they shouldn't, stealing from you, lying, or hurting you in some other way? There could be a consideration of strengthing and/or applying boundaries. You don't need to get angry at anyone, but they do need to respect your boundaries. The boundaries are what you decided on things that you will and will not accept in life, from people, etc. If someone does something to you that crosses your boundary, you simply tell them that no, or do you want or need it, etc.
magicalEars
May 30th, 2021 4:49am
It means you value the relationship more than your emotions. When we care about someone, we don't want to hurt them but saying some words that may hurt them will be ended up with regret. You sound like you value and empathize with others' emotions. So when you care about them and think about them it just means you are selfless. But that doesn't mean you can't get angry at all. So when you get angry, find the reason for the emotion, try to calm yourself, and look for another way to make a peace with yourself without getting angry. After all, it's one of the human emotions, you can't suppress it for so long.
AMomentInTime1830
July 14th, 2021 1:38am
Sometimes it’s hard to speak our minds or say what we truly need and feel in situations, especially when family or close friends are involved. It’s important to remember that unless you are happy and feel whole, you can never really give your best to another. Your needs must be met first, before you can attempt to meet another’s successfully. If you are nervous or scared to speak to someone you care about regarding something you’re not happy or content with, plan your conversation. Think about why your upset and what it is that you are feeling. If you go into a situation with a kind and loving heart, with no malice intentions, the other person will likely feel that and be open minded to what your concerns are.
caringkoala32
July 14th, 2021 6:50pm
There is nothing wrong about it. It is hard to get angry with people who we hold dearly and closely to our heart. It can also indicate good anger management. Sometimes when we get angry, we could say things that hurt those we love. Anger can escalate pretty quickly as well if we don't know how to manage it. There are several different approach to solve a conflict. Depending on who we are talking to and the subject of the conflict, a suitable approach to get to resolutions is more effective than getting mad at people, especially those who we care about.
donutbabyface1175
September 8th, 2021 8:23am
Oh honey no. Sometimes, it's just not in our nature to get angry especially with the people we care about. I'm no expert, but it could be because subconsciously, we're afraid to hurt them or offend them. And it's perfectly fine. But do not for a second think there's something wrong with you. Look at it this way, you have got too big of a heart to get angry with people. That only makes you a wonderful spirit. I am sure, that you are indeed an amazing person. But if you feel you're burying your feelings, don't hesitate to reach out and rant. RANTING is like chicken soup for the soul. Love you beau. Have a wonderful day.
BeautifulSun298501
September 15th, 2021 3:26pm
I think getting angry is a normal emotion. It is often an indicator that we need to do something. When we are angry we can feel like a boundary is being stepped on or that we are being treated in an unfair way. Everyone is entitled to their feelings and should be able to express them in a healthy way. Sometimes, we can look at our anger in a different way that points us in a healing direction. For example, mom washes the laundry and throws all her son's socks on his bed in a pile. The son comes home from school, and without looking, sits on the pile and experiencing the uncomfortable situation of sitting on a lump in the middle of his bed. He could walk around breathing hard, slamming doors, and the like, which upsets everyone in the house. He could also say to himself, "I am angry when my mom dumps all these socks on my bed. What can I do?" He shifts his thinking for problem solving, instead of exploding. He then could take a few different courses of action. What would some of the things he could do in this situation be?
Anonymous
September 23rd, 2021 6:37pm
The brain has a number of coping mechanisms it develops to handle the overwhelming emotions that follow trauma. One of them is "numbing," or dissociation. Now it is important to clarify if you are feeling anger but not being able to express it, or if you are not feeling anger at all. This protective phenomenon may be what is preventing you from feeling anger towards those you care about. In childhood, it may have been dangerous to express anger because it would lead to more abuse. Was this the case? If so, then you may want to look into trauma-informed clinical counseling with a focus on internal family systems and dissociative disorders.
Anonymous
April 15th, 2022 7:05am
No, nothing is wrong with you. It's just that being good at expressing emotions, especially negative ones, often takes practice. Don't stress out and take one small step at a time. Practicing saying "no" to others helped me out a lot, no matter how trivial the matter is. Something like, "do you want chocolate ice cream?" "No, I want strawberry." These little practices really do help a lot, and when the big moment comes, you will be able to express yourself properly. Also, remind yourself that yelling and throwing things around are not the only ways to get angry at someone. Everyone has their own way of expressing anger.
skydivingstars
April 30th, 2022 1:50pm
I might suggest you replace the mindset of "what's wrong with me" with "what happened to me?". I had this exact same problem for years until I realized that, due to my complex childhood trauma, I couldn't get angry in fear of being too much like my mother. It wasn't that anything was wrong with me, but it was what happened TO me that caused me to behave in that particular way. There are many people who may not have any trauma, but feel as though being unkind in an already seemingly unkind world is the wrong thing to do. While that is correct and I applaud you for that, it's also essential to be able to stand up for yourself if you need with the people you care about.
AniqaT
May 1st, 2022 3:17pm
Firstly, there is nothing wrong with your concern. When we care about people we always have the tendency to see the good in them at all times but it is important for us to also recognise the bad things too, especially when we feel uncomfortable ourselves and do not set boundaries to ensure a healthy relationship is maintained. Finding the opportunity to acknowledge the problem and then talking things through with them sets clear goals for the people around you and yourself and helping you to prevent any further misunderstandings or unwanted resentment; communication is key to setting boundaries, even with the people you care dearly for the most.