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Swearing engages both sides of your brain.
This may be why people who have trouble speaking, such as stroke victims or stutterers, are often able to speak more easily when they curse.
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It lessens pain
An experiment repeated many times has consistently shown that swearing makes you able to withstand discomfort better.
Using curse words causes actual physiological changes in your body, such as a heightened heart rate. Swearing appears to unleash the fight-or-flight response.
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It helps avoid violence
It can be a seriously bad idea to let loose and throw a punch at someone who's made us angry.
We use swear words, to let profanity stand in for aggressive action.
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You appear more authentic
Swearing is such a raw form of expression.
A recent study found that profanity is correlated with genuine feelings and emotions in social interactions. It indicated that those who curse may also be more likely to be truthful.
Looking at the whole picture
While it is important to look the the details we shouldn't forget that the whole picture is important as well.
People who have higher emotional intelligence act with a high degree of self-awareness. They are able to see both sides and understand the situation of both sides.
Dysfunctional Roles In A Relationship
- The Victim: While they are not the actual victims, they are the ones who often feel oppressed and victimized. They are self-pitying and act helpless most of the time.
- The Persecutor: Is made out to be controlling and critical by the victims
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