The psychology of Mel Gibson's rage - Mel Gibson - Salon.com: He blames all of his impulsive behaviors on her. Without you, I would be a better person. As far as the intensity and the anger, that is not that different from what I see in a lot of distressed couples. Distressed couples are like toddlers. They're stuck in the part of their brain that developed at two and a half, and they can't see any other perspective.
Do women ever rage like this?
Women actually do. It's a different dynamic, though. Most female rage is covering up a fear of some kind. Women tend not to try to dominate. They can be vengeful -- less to harm you or make you afraid than to make you feel isolated and unloved.
Well, that explains a lot.
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