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List of Sadness Articles
Sadness
Sadness can often be misunderstood. Many people will jump to the conclusion that you are depressed; a medical condition that is still a taboo that cannot be talked about in every circle of society. Sadness is not depression, however. It is a emotion all on its own and usually triggered by disappointment or after experiencing the loss of a friend or family member.
Sadness is not Depression
When someone claims that sadness is not depression, he probably thinks about the difference of the meanings of the words sadness and depression. It is most likely that what he has in mind is in line with the proverbial argument about the difference between a habitual drinker and an alcoholic. Habitual drinking is how the sociologist calls the habit. It is just a habit. On the other, drinking habitually may be construed as alcoholism. Alcoholism is rather unsavory and so is depression.
How to Deal with Anger in Relationships
When two people are in a relationship and therefore spend a significant time together, they are bound to get angry at each other at one point or another. How a couple deals with this anger is a key in having a successful and lasting relationship. Fact is, anger in relationships, if handled properly can even strengthen relationships.
Here are some tips on how to deal with anger in relationships.
Passive Aggressive Anger
Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion. It should not therefore be a problem because it is a natural response to a threat or danger and allows people to fight and defend themselves from attack.
People have different ways or approaches to deal with anger. These approaches are expressing, calming or suppressing. The best and healthiest of the three is expressing your anger assertively. Expressing anger does not mean being aggressive, demanding or hurting other people in the process.
