Airplane conversationalists. Slow walkers. Mumbling talkers. Interrupters. Irritated? Unaddressed “honey-do” lists. Buddies who just drop off a text thread for hours. That colleague who wants to high five every time they pass. Annoyed? And don’t forget that guy who insists on saying “one more thing” for 20 minutes after you’ve postponed the meeting for lunch. Angry yet? It’s alright, to say, “ yes ”. If social media rants and YouTube videos are any indications, you’re not alone. To get a clearer look at stuff, let’s take a short mental walk into an average American day. A few key statistics can sprinkle some light on how much anger really is an everyday experience for many of us: We also continue our own anger by focusing on other people and situations, thinking the world and those in it “should” be different than they are, negatively judging what we don’t admit, and thinking everyone should adhere to our wishes because we know best. This creates all kinds of relationship issues. ...