Conflict is an inherent part of any intimate relationship. For some couples, it becomes a chasm that breeds distance and distrust; for others, it offers a doorway to a deeper connection.

That’s punishment. Anger helps you recognize there’s a problem, negotiate to fix it, and take action if the negotiation doesn’t work. It turns out this isn’t just a human thing.

The research consisted of three studies designed to examine the relationship between humility and anger. Studies 1 (n = 166) and 2 (n = 112) employed a correlational approach to assess whether ...

This anger may prove a setback for any negotiated solution to a conflict that has already sparked two wars between India and Pakistan, which rule in parts but claim the region in full.