Emotional Isolation in Older Men – Knowing the Roots of Quiet Anger

Older Men

Many psychologists suggest that the persistent anger sometimes observed in older men is not simply bitterness. Instead, it may reflect decades of emotional restriction. For much of the twentieth century, many men were raised with the expectation that vulnerability was unacceptable. Expressing sadness, fear, or uncertainty could be interpreted as weakness. As a result, anger … Read more