“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” ~Malachy McCourt “Can I kiss you?” he asked. I didn’t particularly want to kiss him, but it had been a benign first date, and I didn’t know how to say no without hurting his feelings. We were standing by my car in broad daylight, and what could be the harm, right? So I rather unenthusiastically nodded my head. He, on the other hand, was quite enthusiastic, more than I was prepared for. As he leaned in, I closed my eyes and endured the kiss, which most definitely … Continue reading Releasing Resentment: Who You’re Really Angry With and Why