The research into expressing and experiencing anger suggests that we often get angry at people we love because:
A)we are around them more frequently, giving them more opportunities to annoy us
B)we feel more comfortable displaying negative feelings around people we love
C)we expect more from them, and this increases the chances of our expectations being violated
D)people who love us are less likely to retaliate against us when we become angry

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We often get angry at people we love because we expect more from them, and this increases the chances of our expectations being violated. When we care about someone, we tend to have higher expectations of them and are more emotionally invested in their behavior. Therefore, when they do not meet our expectations, we can feel frustrated, disappointed, and angry.

The Research into Expressing and Experiencing Anger Suggests That We