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Feelings Quote by Robert Webb

“The great thing about refusing to feel feelings is that, once you’ve denied them, you don’t have to take responsibility for them. Your feelings will be someone else’s problem – your mother’s problem, your girlfriend’s problem, your wife’s problem. If it has to come out at all, let it come out as…” quote by Robert Webb
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““The great thing about refusing to feel feelings is that, once you’ve denied them, you don’t have to take responsibility for them. Your feelings will be someone else’s problem – your mother’s problem, your girlfriend’s problem, your wife’s problem. If it has to come out at all, let it come out as anger. You’re allowed to be angry. It’s boyish and man-like to be angry.””

Robert Webb

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Art of Being Human”, 2022

Avoiding emotions leads to projecting them onto others, using anger as a socially acceptable outlet.

In simple terms: Skipping feelings makes you blame others and use anger.

Key Takeaway

Practice naming and processing emotions directly.

Themes

emotional avoidance projection masculine norms

Mood

frustrated thoughtful

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflicts
  • stress management
  • personal growth workshops

Key Concepts

psychology emotional intelligence gender expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions are you avoiding?
  • How can you express anger constructively?
A Different Perspective

Anger can still harm relationships if not addressed.

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