When I spoke with people about what resentment feels like for them, several described it as unsettling, disturbing and often, really painful. Resenting ourselves can feel somewhat claustrophobic. Resenting other people can feel exhausting.

Today, we’re talking about resentment with Dr. Krista Jordan, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Jordan is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches couples dynamics from an attachment perspective. She is also an Outcomes Researcher with the Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy Institute. 

We’ll talk about what resentment is, how it compares to anger and why it’s so common in our relationships. We’ll also touch on how we can work through resentment, with the help of healthy conflict and self-compassion. 

Thanks for being here. Have another emotion you’re interested in learning about? Reach out, I’d love to hear from you…

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