WHAT TYPE OF ANGRY ARE YOU?
INTIMIDATOR The intimidator is classically angry. Their objective is to instill fear in others. They will explode with anger; shouting, eyeballing, body posturing and can turn to aggression when triggered.
ACCUSER The accuser is defensive and will start an argument with a machine-gun spray of questions: "Why are late? Where have you been?" Their aim is to make others feel guilt and shame.
DISTANCER The distancer will withdraw and ?climb into their when faced with a trigger. They intellectualise everything. It is a more measured response to anger but can also be passive aggressive.
BLUNDER- BUSS The most physical and explosive of the types, the blunderbuss is prone to swearing at inanimate objects. slamming phones. banging doors and throwing crockery.
JOKER The joker expresses their anger by winding people up. Instead of facing a conflict. they will revert to anger disguised as humour. When challenged they say. "I'm only joking. don't take it seriously!"
POOR ME This person thinks they're a Victim. They'll Say. "Why are you being horrible to me?" and are usually passive aggressive. expressing anger Sideways (by indirectly insulting Or undermining others).
See you in my next post. Anil