Category Archives: Emotions in Conflict
Jouska: An “Odd” Conflict-Related Emotion
In an article entitled “10 Odd Emotions You May Have Experienced” in Psychology Today (June 27, 2015), reference was made to an “odd” emotion termed “jouska”. It’s one that often emerges in conflict situations and is described as follows: “This … Continue reading
Emotional Consequences
When our interpersonal conflicts arouse feelings in us, anger is commonly expressed. However, other emotions – such as disappointment, hurt, disgust, shock, betrayal and others – reflect different ways we are affected, and an identification of them often warrants further … Continue reading
Necessary Anger
Some situations are infuriating. We become angry at the other person, even when it’s the circumstances that upset us. We may have trouble separating the person from the problem at these times though sometimes, of course, she or he is … Continue reading
Wearing Conflict on our Sleeves
When interpersonal conflict is difficult on us we may show we are beleaguered, hurt and let down in various ways. At some undefined point those who see or hear us might say we are wearing our conflict feelings on our … Continue reading
Hair Trigger Temper
You may have heard the phrase hair trigger temper referring to someone who reacts strongly when angry. As an adjective hair trigger has been described to mean “easily activated or set off; reacting immediately to the slightest provocation or cause”. … Continue reading
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