We’ve all been there – furiously typing paragraphs until our hands shake from the effort, or yelling at our phone while a friend on the other end gets an earful on the entire saga. Whether we like to ...

We all get upset from time to time—some of us more than others. Whether we’re sad about the loss of a loved one, angry at friends or family, or fearful about the state of the world, it often feels ...

Venting about your frustrations with one friend to another may feel good, but it doesn't necessarily reduce anger. Experiments showed that people who listened to a friend vent liked and supported that ...

We spend about 30 percent of our entire lives at work. The rest of the time is probably spent running around doing errands, catching up on homework, or chasing after the kids. Finding healthy ways to ...

Venting is common in most social interactions, wherein the person opens up to the listener to express their frustrations, anxieties, and even grievances regarding others. Typically, venting has always ...

When your partner frustrates you or your mom is on your last nerve, it’s natural to call a friend or talk about your feelings at the next wine night. But not all emotional unloading is created equal. ...

Venting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker. But this common metaphor is misleading, according to ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Even the closest friend groups have their grievances. One friend might have an unhealthy relationship ...

If you were to ask, "How can I ensure that I DON'T excel or reach my full potential?" I would answer: "Spend time and energy thinking, talking, and wallowing about what's wrong with yourself and the ...

Venting about your frustrations with one friend to another isn't necessarily cathartic, but it can make the friend you're talking to like and treat you better, UCLA psychologists say. Their ...