How to Use Divorce-Related Anger to Your Advantage

Constructive anger serves the greater good. In other words, when you use constructive anger you are using a negative emotion in a way that benefits you instead of in a way that destroys you. Anger, especially after divorce can promote growth if used correctly. And, let’s be honest, who doesn’t feel angry, perturbed, or downright mad as hell at some point during the process of divorce? It’s normal! What isn’t normal or healthy is allowing the anger to destroy you, your ex, and your children. And, I’ve heard stories of irrational people doing just that. For some anger is an emotion that sends them into a tailspin they never recover from. For those folks, anger is not a virtue. Don’t be one of those folks! In order for anger to work in your favor instead of against you, you need to be creative with how you use your anger. Use your anger as a constructive force, not a destructive force. When used properly constructive anger allows you to feel powerful and motivated to go after what you