Philosopher Martha Nussbaum on Anger, Forgiveness, the Emotional Machinery of Trust, and the Only Fruitful Response to Betrayal in Intimate Relationships
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Philosopher Martha Nussbaum on Anger, Forgiveness, the Emotional Machinery of Trust, and the Only Fruitful Response to Betrayal in Intimate Relationships
is there another and better solution to feeling left out than revenge? If we don’t retaliate, against others and against ourselves, what else can we do?
Adam Phillips • On Giving Up
Every relationship includes some hurt You may hold on to your indignation or to the pursuit of vengeance after being offended by someone. This maintains your grievance and prevents you from ever getting on with mutual commitment. Resentments that are worked through and dropped are the pathfinders to commitment. Resentments that are avenged, held on
... See moreDavid Richo • How to Be an Adult: A Handbook on Psychological and Spiritual Integration
How many people am I angry at? How many people do I harbor ungenerous feelings toward, simply because I am privy to their suffering and frightened by it, and so need to keep it at bay with anger and criticism?