Anger Avoidance in Marriage Counselor Talks
Anger is a reaction and sometimes a proactive decision that can help each of us survive through even the most difficult times. The emotion was designed to carry us through dangerous and difficult situations and if channeled correctly can be used as such even in a civilized society. Anger also, however, has been the bane of many marriages and is often one of the key complaints brought up during marriage counseling sessions.
Types of Anger in Marriage
If your marriage is being negatively affected by anger issues then your counselor may sit you down and discuss different types of anger and how they can be handled or channeled.
Anger avoidance is one type of anger management issue that is often ignored. For those individuals with this problem, anger is something to avoid at almost all costs, leaving them open and vulnerable in any confrontation. These individuals are often afraid of their anger, or the anger of others. For them, anger is a frightening source, be it external or internal. They often adopt a demeanor of conciliatory niceness in order to feel safe. This also puts them at the mercy of others who are not afraid to show anger. Knowing the avoider will give in just to avoid an argument puts the entire relationship off balance.
Anger is not always a bad thing, and like all things in life, it must be in balance with other emotions and aspects in order to keep your relationship itself in balance. Your marriage counselor will talk about anger issues in your marriage and help you with any issues that you may have.
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