To enjoy harmonious relationships with one’s spouse, family, friends, and professional associates is a universal human goal. Anger, however, is a character trait that can undermine this basic aspiration. Anger can destroy years of investment in a relationship in a matter of minutes. So why is it that most people are quite content to live with the tendency to become angry? The answer is that most people go through life without ever thinking how destructive anger really is, and conversely, how constructive patience is. And even if someone has this understanding, he may lack practical techniques to control anger. This class will analyze why anger is so destructive and provide insights and tools to help us gain control in the most trying moments.
