Anger
Use this →An emotion we feel when something gets in the way of a desired outcome or when we believe there's a violation of how things should be.
Places we go when we feel wronged
When we feel wronged
Anger, contempt, and the line between hurt and harm.
Contempt
Use this →'I am better than you.' The most corrosive emotion in relationships — predicts disconnection.
Often confused with: Disgust
Disgust
Use this →Moral revulsion. When aimed at people rather than acts, it tips toward dehumanization.
Often confused with: Contempt
Dehumanization
Use this →Seeing the person who hurt you as less than human. Feels protective; corrodes you.
Hate
Use this →Sustained, intense aversion. Often shame and fear in disguise.
Self-Righteous Anger
Use this →Anger that doubles as moral superiority — 'I'm right and you're wrong, and that makes me good.'