Does venting actually help?

Still, all in all, Kross says venting is a good thing, helping us cope. If we can get past the letting off steam part, we can feel better in the long run and keep our relationships strong, too. “Venting serves some function,” he says. “It has benefits for the self in terms of satisfying our social and emotional needs.

Is it healthy to rant?

However, experts say ranting can produce long-term health consequences for both the ranter and the reader. Ranting can be good for our health when we’re talking to a friend in person or on the phone. It can be therapeutic to sound off, Bennett said.

What does it mean when someone won’t make an effort to understand?

I’ve come to believe that when someone won’t make any effort to understand us, this is usually what it comes down: deep pain that’s blocking them from love. They might be shut down to everyone. Or specific ideas that trigger something from their past.

Why do I feel frustrated when I want to change things?

You want a situation to change—or maybe you even want to change parts of yourself—and yet it’s not happening. Not only does that make you feel “frustrated,” but it could be the beginning of a mourning process of letting go of something that you always thought would happen.

Why don’t people recognize when you’re appreciated?

They actually won’t even consider expressing appreciation or gratitude when someone acts generously or kindly toward them. All of which is to say that your not being acknowledged likely says much more about the other person than it does about you—or your worthiness.

Is your frustration caused by anxiety?

In reality, though, your frustration is driven by anxiety. It will be more helpful to acknowledge and label that anxiety than to keep bumping against the limits of the control that you have over the situation. Sadness: Sadness also can feel more formidable to reckon with than frustration.