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We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.

If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly.

When I was married to an abuser, he'd tell me he wouldn't have to get so angry if only I'd be less demanding, more supportive, more understanding. I hid the truth from everyone, especially myself.

I have a temper, but I wouldn't call me abusive.

In some cases, I quite like irritating people who need to be irritated.

I get angry when people bring derisory actions against me.

Right now, I'm following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass.

It's nice to be irritated. It's a very joyous thing.

Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.

I'm sensitive and get easily upset and insulted.