Anger Management

Even a relationship that seems to have everything going for it can quickly be undone by just one partner who has difficulty controlling his or her expressions of anger. Often complicating the relationship picture is anger that may have roots in a prior romance, an unresolved relationship from childhood or a host of other sources that are not easy to pinpoint or resolve. Frequently, a couple “makes up” in the wake of a bad incident, but because the real root of the problem has not been exposed or addressed, it is only a matter of time until the next incident occurs.

The list below contains some signs that indicate a professional assessment and recommendation are appropriate. If you identify some of the following items it may be time to reach out for help:

• You are baffled by how well you can get along or how “in love” you feel but also are frustrated by a cycle of damaging expressions of anger
• You fear your partner’s reactions to your opinions and viewpoints
• You find yourself telling “white lies” or bold lies to avoid conflict
• You are seeing a pattern of shouting, cursing or demeaning and abusive language develop
• Your friends or family express concerns with regard for your safety
• You find yourself in a pattern of defending your or your partner's behaviors to family or friends who ask about it
• You have had an incident which involved a slap, shove, push or other physical threat

The mass media leaves us with the impression that relationships are doomed if one or both parties have an anger problem. While an anger problem needs to be taken with the utmost seriousness, not all situations are hopeless. We have helped hundreds of couples stay together and eliminate unhealthy, dangerous and unwanted expressions of anger from their relationship and family lives. There are things you can do now to change the pattern and improve your relationship. Contact us and we will be happy to discuss some available options.

See also:  Anger Management Group