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Is there truth in angry words?

When your spouse yells angry, hateful things at you when he or she is mad, do you believe that there must be some truth in those angry words even though he or she says, "I didn't mean it..."? I'm wondering why someone would say such ugly things if they didn't stem from something substantial.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    In some cases yes...but that is usually from an abusive spouse who will yell abuse at you constantly, then apologize for it later. I have found though, if you are not in an abusive relationship, words said in anger are very rarely meant. Hurt makes us say some terrible things. We just want to upset our partner as much as they have upset us. Sometimes words are our only defence. I am sure you have said something out of anger at some point in your life. Maybe you meant it, maybe you didnt. You know your husband. You know if he loves you or not. You know what brought on the arguement and how angry/hurt he was feeling. Just put it into perspective.........where love is concerned we all say things we shouldnt at times. If it is an ongoing thing, then I would think seriously about his motives. If that is the case and it happens a lot, then maybe counselling is in order.

  • 1 decade ago

    Many times when people really feel bad about themselves, they try to project those feelings on others. They are trying to make you feel like it is you, but in reality, they really feel that way about themselves. They are projecting. On top of it, this is a sign of verbal abuse. If someone really loved you, they would say hateful things, yell at you, etc. This isn't how people in love treat one another. Get away or put your foot down and let them know their behavior is unacceptable! You are better off alone versus being consistently abused and knocked down by someone with no self-esteem.

  • 1 decade ago

    I do believe there is truth behind angry words, I know when I get angry at my husband I say things that I've thought, but didn't have the guts to say them. I'm sure he is the same way. But that doesn't mean that what was said, is true. Just because we feel a certain way, doesn't mean it's accurate...and I think that whole, "I didn't mean it" thing, is just a way of saying I'm sorry I said that, that way.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    50/50 chance

    he could just be saying it because he is hurt and wants to hurt you, yes that happends

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  • 1 decade ago

    YES I DO ....NOT EVERY WORD BUT SOME CUZ WHEN A PERSON IS MAD ALMOST EVERTHING INSIDE OF THEM COMES OUT....

    Source(s): MY X
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I really think they're projecting. They're mad at themselves, not you.

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