Is it normal to be hateful if you don't act on it?

Lately, and for what seems like a good portion of my later teenage years, I've been feeling very hateful towards many different things. I have hated organised religion and abuse of authority since I was old enough to have an informed opinion on the matter (though I have never acted on this in a way to single a particular person out) and I was and still am passionate about the subject. But lately, the hatred has been spreading to people I care about such as friends and family. I can talk and be friendly with these people, and even go out of my way to console them when they are struggling with something, but I still find my self resenting every little thing that they do, and I am afraid these feelings will eventually cost me these friendships. I know these feelings aren't normal, but I'd appreciate some advice on how to deal with them.

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  • NeuroNeptunian

    Hating shit is normal but I'd advise against becoming jaded and cynical. I have friends who have radically different viewpoints from me and I have taken the time to hear them out and have become more understanding of the world because of it. There are some beliefs I won't talk to someone for such as major racism and shit like that but I've made peace with the fact that there is a diversity of opinion in this world.

    If you don't then eventually you'll become the intolerant douchebag that anyone with any sense will try to avoid.

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  • yokohama

    It sort of sounds like what you're describing is normal, human emotion. Without like, being you, I couldn't tell you if the severity of these feelings is something to worry about, but everyone experiences negative feelings towards the people in their lives. "Resenting" the little things those close to you do is probably a side effect of being around them a lot. I don't think any two humans are capable of getting along 100% of the time.

    As for hating organized religion, that sounds fairly normal too. I'm sure I don't have to tell you how many valid reasons there are to hate it. The important thing with that is to recognize that while your beliefs on the subject are valid, so are the beliefs of others. Continue to respect that fact and people who are a part of organized religion (as long as they're not harming others, obviously) and you should be fine.

    Also (and I know you're probably sick of hearing this) teen angst is a real thing that comes from a combination of hormones and being at a stage of life that promotes individualism. Just something to consider I guess.

    Good luck, bud!

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  • Terence_the_viking

    I hate this fucking post it's all bullshit.

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