Tag Archives: resentful

“It’s unfair that the rich have more fun!”

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Alison

So what I really meant was… “I’m going to have more fun!” by Alison Poulsen, PhD Read “When friends ask me to go out to eat I’m embarrassed that I can’t afford to go out.”

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Resentment Part 3:
Irrational thinking:
“I’ll reject them before they reject me.”

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Alison

Resentment eats away at a person’s well-being. The resentful person becomes unhappy, works less effectively, and pushes people away. Yet, the person resented is not called to task and is barely affected by the resentment. Often, resentment is based on … Continue reading →

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Resentment Part 2:
“If I say anything, it will just make things worse.”

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Alison

Recognizing signs of Resentment: 1. Using phony friendliness to cover your true feelings. 2. Speaking sarcastically about the person resented. 3. Speaking in a demeaning way about the person resented. 4. Expressing agitation and unexpected anger for no apparent reason. … Continue reading →

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Resentment Part 1:
“She got the job even though I work much harder. Hard work is a waste of time.”

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 by Alison

Resentment is the feeling of bitterness, anger, or hatred resulting from a real or imagined wrong. The key difference between resentment, anger and contempt stems from how a person perceives the status of the wrong-doer. Resentment is directed at people … Continue reading →

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“No, don’t bring John to my party. He’s loud and obnoxious.”

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Alison

If a friend wants to bring someone to your party that you don’t care for, you don’t have to say “yes.” If you are going to feel resentful about having that person at your house, that’s a sign that you … Continue reading →

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