Why do I feel good after hurting someone?

Two studies led by psychological scientist Erin Buckels of the University of British Columbia revealed that people who score high on a measure of sadism seem to derive pleasure from behaviors that hurt others, and are even willing to expend extra effort to make someone else suffer.

Why do we want to hurt others?

For most of us, hurting others causes us to feel their pain. This suggests two reasons people may harm the harmless – either they don’t feel the others’ pain or they enjoy feeling the others’ pain. Another reason people harm the harmless is because they nonetheless see a threat.

Why does it hurt when you hurt someone you love?

Other reasons it hurts to love someone are the uncertainty about the future; baggage brought into the relationship, unmet expectations, and letdowns-including the heartbreak associated with the end of a relationship when a breakup or divorce occurs. In some cases, you may also hurt when you hurt someone you love.

What do you do when you feel hurt by someone?

Someone who feels hurt may need space or time. They may want to start by acknowledging the problem and working through the issues that led to it. You may think that this person feels hurt for one reason, then later it turns out they were truly hurt for a different reason that you had not considered.

How do you Stop Feeling guilty after hurting someone you love?

There are consequences when you hurt someone you love, including feeling guilt and shame. The only way to truly stop feeling guilty after you’ve hurt someone you love is to forgive yourself. Self-forgiveness is the only way to truly recover and move forward after you’ve hurt someone you love.

Why do the people we love the most hurt us the most?

Those we love the most can hurt us the most. This is not because they intend to hurt us, but instead it’s because we love them so much that even the slightest sharp tone can prick our hearts. This is a normal part of our most emotionally significant relationships.