Tag Archive for: anger
What Fixing Up Our House Taught Me About Character Building
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Most of our fights started because of petty details, and the way they snowballed often blindsided me. One minute I’m “just expressing my frustration”, the next minute my husband has gone all quiet, and I now have to ask, “What’s wrong? What did I say?”
Dealing With the Aftermath of a Bad Breakup
On the surface, we might’ve looked like a happily-in-love couple, but beneath this façade were fears, misunderstandings, anger, and doubts built up due to silent treatments and unresolved arguments.
Quick, Slow, Slow
As a journalist, I work in a hectic, fast-paced, and stressful environment. Lately, I’ve found myself growing resentful of my work, complaining often to others about how overwhelming it is, and feeling bitter about my heavy workload.
The Argument That Changed the Way I Handle Conflict in My Marriage
What started out as an innocent question ended up setting off explosive words between us, revealing our communication issues as a couple. As my husband started listing all of his complaints about me, I became increasingly frustrated, angry even, at his self-justification.
When Your “Neighbor” Is Really Hard to Love
She referenced me by a racial slur and made it clear she didn’t like me, or other light-skinned black people. I was shocked and hurt that she would say those things right in front of me, but with this realization, everything started to make sense.
Where Was God in My Job-Hunting Struggles?
By the end of my second summer after college, I was still jobless and had moved back in with my parents—something I vowed I would never do.
The Day I Broke A Promise to My Husband
“Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26b).
This verse was close to our hearts as my husband and I went through pre-marital counseling. We promised each other that we would not allow anger to fester overnight, that we would make up and forgive each other before the day was over.
How the Gospel Transformed My Life
I sank into near depression after giving birth four years ago. My days were spent in tears of self-pity as I faced many issues on my own as a new mom, combined with misunderstandings with my husband and in-laws. My marriage was on the rocks. I had no joy. My life was a mess I could not get out of.
The Day God Convicted Me of My Pride
A few summers ago, I woke up one morning greatly burdened. I opened my Bible and read it as I normally did each day. Though God’s Word often brings me peace, that day my mind was spinning.