Theo Hartley — The Human PLAYBOOK
Boundaries & Conflict

Ten short ones about bitter people

Busy morning. Everyone's running errands. No time for long reads — so today, we compress.

Bitterness is one of the most dangerous psychological postures there is: a pit you — and your descendants — really do not want to fall into.

So, as a public service, ten thoughts about the monster. Do with them as you please.

1. Bitterness that fuses with wit is called "cynicism." It's considered a sexy trait in the short run — and a killer of desire and relationships in the long run.

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