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Anger Is All the Rage With Women These Days
A story printed in the Daily Mail yesterday almost had me in a fit of rage, which is ironic, because it was all about a rage epidemic taking over the "fairer sex" (their term, not mine). New statistics reveal that aggression and physical violence perpetrated by women is at all-time high in the UK. It seems that this trend is particularly newsworthy because rage is considered a masculine emotion, unfit for the ladies.
Women and Anger: Serena's Outburst at the US Open
Anger in tennis is not without precedent: Jimmy Connors and John "Superbrat" McEnroe were criticized for their oncourt outbursts at linespeople when they didn't agree on a call; they were also beloved for their passion. But a couple days ago at the US Open when Serena Williams disputed a call by getting in the linesperson's face and allegedly telling her she wanted to shove a tennis ball down her throat, some people didn't think that her punishment was enough.
Williams was fined the on-site maximum $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $500 for racket abuse, and her action caused her the match point.
How You Think of Time Can Reveal Angry Disposition
Researchers have concluded that how you perceive time – either actively or passively — can reveal whether you are quick to anger or tend to be placid.
In one test, they asked participants if they were told a Wednesday meeting were moved forward two days, which day would it now be on? Those who said Friday, according to researchers, saw themselves as moving through time (in other words, actively) and were more likely to get angry easily.
You Asked: My Boyfriend Dragged Me Through the Mud
Dear Sugar,
I was with my ex for three years — we lived together and pretty much grew up together. We have been broken up for two months and it's been the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with — moving my stuff out was extremely painful. All I ever do is think about him and our old life.
Dear Poll: Are You a Yeller?
We all have tempers, but it's important for us to learn how to keep them under control so we don't become walking, ticking time bombs! And since we all have unique personality traits, we probably also have different ways to expel that aggression, but according to the March issue of Glamour, 92 percent of women choose to vent their frustration by yelling. I fit comfortably into that statistic, but tell me, are you a yeller too?
Etiquette Past vs. Present: Taking It Personally
We all have bad days, and I'm sure it's also safe to say that we've all taken our aggression out on people that didn't deserve it. When that happens, it's usually just the anger talking, but it's sometimes hard to decipher logic from feelings. However, Emily Post says:
Don't automatically take it personally.
Group Therapy: My Boyfriend Has Anger Issues, Can He Change?
The guy I first fell for was amazingly sweet and loving. Then, after moving in together, he began to reveal a verbally abusive side of himself. He'd dish out offhanded criticisms over the smallest things, and when he was really angry (usually under the influence), his temper would fly to frightening extremes.
You Asked: Can I Still Have a Relationship With Them?
Dear Sugar,
When I was younger, around 14 or so, I got along great with my sister, who is 18 years my senior. She was my role model and we always had so much fun together. After I graduated from college and moved back home, my sister employed me as her babysitter.
You Asked: I Hate My Father
Dear Sugar,
For years I've had a deep ingrained hatred towards my so-called father. I went to therapy for two years for it, but I still have a lot of resentment built up. I've never had a real conversation with him, and I don't plan on ever having one with him in the future.
You Asked: Can My Ex Forgive Me?
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I dated for three years, and were fairly serious. We had a future mapped out and were practically planning our engagement. However, during those three years there were some major personality clashes I just couldn't ignore.
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