The Anger Trap

At the height of the pandemic, moving to Texas seemed like the perfect decision for the Happy Wanderers, so why was Matt so angry about it? In this episode, Matt and Sunaina explore what was really going on underneath Matt’s anger, and why anger feels like a “safe” emotion to express, especially for men, but can often trap us into thinking that fighting and conflict is our only solution. 

Learn more about The Gottman Institute’s Anger Iceberg analogy. You can also read more about what Matt and Sunaina have been up to the last few years, including some lessons they’ve learned. 

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Thank you and happy journeys!