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SWMBO recently told me that she thinks I have a lot of anger. I've polled some of my friends to get their opinions on this. Perhaps I am since they tended to equivocate.

Since you needn't spare my feelings (this is the internet after all) please weigh in with your opinions.

actually serious for once.

Don't worry Foot , be hapy :)

If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. (right?)
Somewhere along the way, anger fades into apathy.

Oh, what does it matter, anyway?

foot3, you don't post angry. If you disagree, post a link to such an example. Having corresponded with you in this way, I would vote for "larkish".

Why does SWMBO's opinion concern you so, besides the obvious "O". Do you disagree with her opinion? Do you agree with it? Is it a difference of degree?

We all have anger--it's a normal part of our existence. How I repond to the anger I feel is the only part I can control, and I make a strong effort to control it. I don't like acting in anger. And I don't like being called on my anger when I'm busy controlling it. Is it like that with you?

You're all of the above, depending on the moment.

You know, just like normal people.

Thanks for the replies.
I think I am happy. Sometimes, I get annoyed, occasionally I have outbursts, as Wolf says, "like normal people".

I'm not so concerned about SWMBO's opinion, but curious because I am a frim believer in the powers of self delusion. Perhaps I most often deal with anger by turning it inward rather than raging out loud for everyone else to enjoy.

Sometimes I just have these moments of feelings of rage that wash over me for a few moments. They aren't caused by anything such as an asshole driver, for example. They only last a moment or so and pass, leaving a post adrenalin buzz.

I don't feel like hitting walls or kicking cats or anything. It's like a little rush. Anyway, I wonder if I'm just keeping a lid on anger but it is seeping out in my words and actions etc without me knowing it.

I guess I could say in regard to pie's point, yes, I am outraged by a lot of what is going on i the world right now, but I don't really let that get my hackles up.

Gonna think about it while I sleep.
hehe

There wasn't any box to check for normal. :)

The reason she came up with that opinion is the Catch 22 of all relationships with a female. They want you to TALK to them. They whine and sulk if you don't "let out your feelings" around them. They want you to "talk about what happened at work today." They ask your opinions, "Tell me what you REALLY think." So you do. AND THEN..... :smashfrea

I dunno, Foot. You don't come off over the Internet as angry, but never having met you in person, I don't really feel qualified to vote on the subject. Why would SWMBO make such a comment? What was going on when SWMBO said that? Did the comment come out of the clear blue sky? What does SWMBO stand for, anyhow?

SWMBO...she who must be obeyed.

SWMBI...she who must be ignored...

SWIVA...She who is very annoying.....

I think they're interchangable. Well, the last two are anyway. I don't obey anyone *G*

a wise person once said: never go to bed angry.

so if you and the missus got issues, try to air 'em out before hitting the hay.

...or the sex will be angry sex. Which is only fun if you're both into it.

Can I start a thread titled: Brianna's Boudoir?

Yes.

A word I say more and more, and, with mounting enthusiasm: YES! OHGOD! YES!!!!!

She said "mounting."