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How does it [the necessity of resentment] make sense in the context of psychological health and well-being?

• Consultant32452 7y ago
  Wallowing in resentment for all the wrongs in the world is an unhealthy way to go through life. Gratitude is about escaping that.
  • sridca 7y ago
    Okay, so you were talking about gratitude. Yes, gratitude counters resentment (you call it "escaping" it). Yet my point was that it is not a cure for resentment; merely a palliative.
    • Consultant32452 7y ago
      Life is a constant stream of potential causes of resentment. Gratitude is not just a palliative for resentment, but also a preventative against future resentment. If you're heavily focused on how grateful you are for the amazing life you live, you will be less likely to fall into a cycle of resentment about the setbacks.
    • kaitai 7y ago
      Life is a process of looking for palliatives until we die. Let's not be dishonest about that. Besides, the only people who promise cures for resentment, etc., tend to be religious.