Resentment
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by Nancy Fagan, Relationship Resolution Center
Resentment Techniques
One of the most common complaints I hear as a relationship therapist is resentment. This is the feeling of strong negative emotion being harbored toward a spouse. Resentment is described in many ways—anger, rage, hurt, acrimony, contempt, animosity, wrath, antagonism, bitterness, cynicism, exasperation, grudge, ill will, malice, displeasure outrage, bad feelings, offense, or even hatred.
Having resentment toward your spouse is like a poison to the relationship. If you don't stop, it can and often does lead to divorce. This is why it is imperative to heal the hurt and replace resentment with empathy (compassion, sympathy, warmth, appreciation, kindness, and affection).
What to do when your spouse takes everything as criticism
How Does Resentment Start?
Resentment toward a spouse happens slowly. It begins when you feel hurt or offended by your spouse. Along with this is the belief that your partner's actions were deliberate. Over time, this type of behavior builds up and turns into deep-seated anger.
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Nancy Fagan, Founder of Relationship Resolution Center
Nancy Fagan is the founder of the Relationship Resolution Center, an online counseling, mediation, and coaching business. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is the former owner of the largest divorce mediation firm in San Diego. She is a 3-time published author and has appeared on countless television, radio shows, and quoted in national magazines since 1997.