blogger web statistics

Now Available! Dr. DeFoore's New Book GOODFINDING

The Angry Guy
Has A Story To Tell

Authored by William G. DeFoore, Ph.D.

angry guy

The angry guy is not necessarily a bad guy, but he can sure cause some problems with his out of control anger.

Whether you're the guy who's angry, or if it's someone you know, you'll find some great stories here, along with some professional advice and solutions. One of the best ways to get help with anger is to find out how others are doing it.

That's exactly what you'll find on this page. You can read others' stories, and even tell your own story.

And, if selected, your submission will become a web page, along with the advice and guidance of Dr. DeFoore. It's easy, just follow the instructions below. 

What's The Deal With The Angry Guy?

While everybody's situation is unique, there are some things that are common threads in these types of stories. Guys are just more likely to be openly angry and aggressive, and there are some good reasons for that.

Let's take a look at some of those reaons now:

  • Most cultures don't think it's very "manly" or masculine to show fear or sorrow.
  • As a result of this, guys often think it's more masculine or strong to show anger, since it's the "fight" part of the "fight, flight or freeze" reflex.
  • The problem is that men feel fear and sorrow just as deeply as women do, but when these emotions are denied, it can can create "blind" or out-of-control rage.
  • Men usually feel a very strong provider/protector responsibility for those they love, and this can add to very strong feelings of anger at times.
  • Finally, there is the role modeling provided by men in positions of leadership, and men as depicted in movies and television.

So, as you can see, some men become angry for some very good reasons...and yet that does not justify or excuse any type of inappropriate or abusive behavior.

Tell Your Angry Guy Story Or Ask Your Question

We want to hear your story, or the question you have. All you have to do is complete the form below, which has a place for your story or question and you're done.

Be sure and tell us:

  • What your situation or problem is, with as much detail as possible.
  • Any solutions you have already tried.
  • The background information you have, and what you think the causes might be.
  • What specifically you would like to know or understand better.

That's all we need to know to provide some help for the angry man. If you want to see how it works, you can read others' stories, and you might even find answers there. Here's is your chance to get some professional help, in exchange for your contribution. 



> > Angry Guy Stories


Want Some
Free Online Counseling?
Have A Question Or Story?



Here's your chance to ask Dr. DeFoore about your situation. It can be about your anger or somebody else's anger. Tell your story with as much detail as possible, and he will give you some free counseling.

Then, if selected, the results will be a web page on this site that will help others! So, there you go--help and be helped! By the way, you can be anonymous if you choose, but if you include your first name, it's better.

What Other Visitors Have Said

Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...

I'm In A Very Dark Place Right Now 
Hi Dr. DeFoore I met my girlfriend in 2010. We began dating Nov 7, 2011. We met in high school. She and I were 17 at the time. During the relationship …

It Needed To End But Now I Feel Devastated 
I've been in a 3 year relationship with a guy who I thought to be the man of my dreams. His only problem was that he had no control over his anger whatsoever. …

I Have Lost The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me 
I have since the age of 10 or 11 been aware that my anger and recklessness has caused me issues with my family, friends and partners. This is pretty …

I Have Blackouts When I'm Angry 
Recently I got into a fight in school. I was punched in the face and out of shock I stared at the person for a few seconds. I could see the regret …

I Am The Abuser And I Want To Change 
I have been in a relationship with the woman I love for a year now. We have moved in together, we have a car in both our names for a 6 year loan. …

I'm 15 Years Old And I Blackout When I'm Angry 
I'm 15 and my girlfriends mom suggested I see a counselor about my anger. I hold everything in and rarely let people see that I am angry and usually when …

Is This Emotional Abuse? 
We have been together for a year, living together for the last month and a half. Since the first week he has been so angry. He comes home from work and …

Please Help Me I Have No One To Talk To 
I'm 14 years old. I get angry if I don't get what I want, if someone I don't like is around me or if plain and simple someone walks by that makes me mad. …

Afraid Of What Will Happen 
I think that I may have an anger problem. I tend to get irritated very easily, and it almost seems that if things do not go the way I think they should …

Will He Ever Change? 
My partner and I have been seeing each other on and off for over 2 years. When I first met him I fell for all these GREAT qualities he portrayed, but as …

Is This Anger? 
My wife is nearly always upset with me. I often do not know why. She will get upset when I speak to her and not say anything to me for a week or more. …

My Boyfriend Is So Angry 
I have reached the end of my tether with my boyfriend. 80% of the time he is lovely and kind. He tells me that I mean everything to him. Throughout our …

How Dare You Want A Puppy! Not rated yet
I spent the good part of this morning trying to decide how I should kill myself. Where I should do it, how I should do it, should I leave notes...no, …

Boyfriend's Anger Spiraling Out Of Control Not rated yet
After I graduated college three months ago, my boyfriend and I moved to an area where I had been offered a job. Him not working has been difficult …

I Have A Problem Trusting Those That Have Hurt Or Upset Me Not rated yet
When I love someone I do it with all my heart. Most times that is cherished and respected for a long period of time. Then, when the new wears off …

The Man I'm With Is A Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Not rated yet
I have become involved with a man I worked with years ago. Everyone who knows him says he is the nicest man they have ever met. He is friendly, kind, loves …

I Can't Get Along With My Teacher Not rated yet
Hello. I am 15 years old I have this one teacher who I have argument with almost every day. I am mad before I even get into the class and we are also yelling …

Verbally Abusive And Feel Out Of Control Not rated yet
I feel like I have no control of my anger when someone says something I don't like. For example, my ex said that I have not changed and I get spiteful. …

Abusive Or Just Having A Tough Time?  Not rated yet
I've been in a relationship now for 4 years and my boyfriend and I decided to get engaged about 3 months ago. He's always had tiny outbursts of anger, …

Afraid For My Family And Afraid For Me Not rated yet
It took me about 20 minutes to start typing this, so please bear with me if I ramble on. I've always had a small temper, but normally I've also been …

My Partner And Me Not rated yet
I have been with my boyfriend now for nearly six years. I love him with all my heart but there has been a few occasions where he's just lost it. …

Anger & Ex Convicts Not rated yet
My husband has anger management issues. He was pretty bad in his youth & spent a total of 10 years (3 separate stays) in state prison. The last & longest …

I Withold My Anger And I Don't Want To Explode Not rated yet
I'm a 28yr old man who is of a big size in weight and muscle. I find myself so slow to anger. I think maybe it's because I smoke weed. There's a guy …

I Feel Like I'm Losing My Mind Not rated yet
Currently I am deployed to Afghanistan with the army. My platoon is full of lazy, critical, self-loathing people that are in the mindset that if things …

Click here to write your own.

I Am Verbally Abusive Not rated yet
I have been in a relationship with a woman for 3 years. We are very polar, though - things are either truly, truly wonderful, or awful. I have started …

I Am A 40 Year Old Man And I Am Angry About Everything Not rated yet
I'm angry because I was a drug addict for so many years. I am angry because I have had 2 different domestic violence cases which should have been 3, with …

Anger For Everything Not rated yet
Well I have a lot of stress and anger in me and I think its all on my dad. But the truth is that I'm taking out all my anger on my girl. I'm soon trying …

Anger Management Techniques Don't Work Once I'm In My Anger Not rated yet
My name is Steve. I am 37 years old. I am not married but the father of two and have been living with my girlfriend (kid's mom) for around 8 years now. …

Boyfriend's Rage Is Tearing Apart The Relationship Not rated yet
Hi, my name is Jill. I have a 22 year old boyfriend who has always had anger issues. We have been together for 3 years now and are very close. However, …

Anger Towards My Step-son's Defiant Behavior Has Led To Marriage Problems Not rated yet
I have a 13 year old step-son who I have been raising for 4 years now. He has issues with defiant behavior, stealing, and lying. I have become frustrated …

Frustrated Husband Not rated yet
I have been an angry person for a long time. It comes out when I don't feel appreciated, or when I feel neglected or taken advantaged of. My wife and …

Anger Cost Me My Family Not rated yet
I grew up in a home with a depressed father trying to find himself in a bottle and coming home intoxicated--that was the weekend norm since my birth. He …

The Anger Pen Not rated yet
It all starts about six in the morning, still angry about the day before. I'm angry about brushing my teeth, putting on deodorant and all personal hygiene, …

Broken Heart Leads To Angry Man Not rated yet
I grew up a happy kid. As I became an adolescent things were a little different, but I still was pretty decent to people. Then my family began to move …

Blind Rage Not rated yet
So I'm only 16, and I've been very angry and aggressive for a number of years now. I've been boxing the last 6 years. I simply joined because I was a weed. …

Messy Rooms Not rated yet
Just recently on my day off, I went through the house and gave it a very detailed cleaning. I did laundry, dishes, the whole nine yards. And on top of …

Spanish Teacher's Making Us Muy Loco Not rated yet
Hola... Mi amiga anne yo hacemos mucho problemas con nosotros profesor Senor Broska. El profesor es muy loco en la cabeza. Mi amiga Anne estuve muy …

Me And My Angry Self Not rated yet
I am 21 Years old and I am a Polysomnograph tech. I have been with my girl friend for 5 years now, since high school. I sometimes get angry by thinking …

Angry At Everything Easily Not rated yet
I get extremely angry at a lot of stuff really fast. Sometimes its just small stuff like the way my dog sits. I blow up for nothing, like just today, my …

Can't Read The Signs Then I Just Flip Not rated yet
I am a very mellow and calm person. My girlfriend has been upset with me, and I allow her to be and she yells and yells, and I try not to be defensive …

Click here to write your own.

New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.