The False Promises of Resentment, Revenge, and Certainty
Psychology Today | 11.02.2026 06:03
Over time, we’ve all probably felt hurt, angry, betrayed, and disappointed when our dreams, expectations, and agreements fell apart. After my marriage ended, I became resentful. Sold on the benefits of harboring that resentment, I spent years being angry at my ex-wife. It took me years to understand the cost of harboring resentment. And I begin learning to let it go.
