Bitterness

I can’t believe they just said that to you.

Oh just you watch, I will have my revenge.

Oh yeah, what are you going to do?

I’m going to slowly inject bitterness into each of our conversations from now on.

That’s it?

Oh you don’t know how bitter I can be.

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People can handle a small bit of bitterness. They’re not going to change their mind or beg for forgiveness from a small bit of bitterness.

Why then, do people use bitterness?

Because a snarky comment is easier than confrontation.

Because remaining silently seething is to keep your true feelings a secret.

And to confront someone and tell them they’ve upset you is scary. It requires exposing vulnerability and running the risk of a potential backlash.