Marriage Course - September 14, 2012

Day 28 - Understanding Anger

Reactions to hurt

1. Anger
• some are like rhinos-they attack when provoked
• some are like hedgehogs-they withdraw when threatened

2. Retaliation
• to let our partner know what the hurt felt like

3. Fear
• we withdraw so as not to be hurt again

4. Guilt
• hurt will always be caused by both partners

Question:Identify whether you are a rhino or hedgehog. If you're not sure, ask your partner.

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Identify the issue

Discuss the issue rather than attack each other

  • avoid labelling “you never … “you always”
  • use “I” statements e.g., (I feel undervalued when)
  • listen to dour partner (allow them to hold the table napkin when speaking as described earlier)

Complete the exercise below: