It has been made clear to me that I am a little too quick to anger these days. I spoke a little bit about it a few days ago, and then last night, I noticed it again when I was unable to get ahold of Hubby via cell. I tried multiple times to call and text him, and it is really unlike him to not respond, so I was really worried. When he finally called me back, I responded with immediate anger. Then I realized that a combination of a bad storm and poor cell signal where he was at had knocked out his service. I was then too relieved to be angry, and told him I would see him later.
When I got home, and saw him, I felt terrible for getting so angry about not being able to reach him. Why was my initial reaction anger? I should have let him explain first, without expressing such anger at him, and then explained why I was so concerned. I ended up making him feel really bad about something over which he had no control, and I made myself feel angry for no reason.
It used to be when I was angry I would hold it in, which is not healthy. Sometimes, I would cry, which would only make me angrier. I need to find a better way to voice my anger and frustration, or better yet, I need to find a way to be a better listener, with more patience, to prevent myself from getting so angry.
What do you do to maintain your composure, and prevent yourself from becoming angry?
