Every one of us has resented someone.

In family, long-term relationships, friendships and marriage, resentments are a normal experience.

However, left unaddressed, a resentment can turn into a big monster or elephant in the room. Not facing your resentments could be killing your well intended relationship life.

Here’s how resentments hurt your relationships and what to do about it.

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Editor: Emily Bartran

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