A bad Tinder date?
Roommates not pulling their weight?
These are all reasons you may find yourselfcomplainingto your best friend or a trusted confidante.
Of course, you don’t complain just to complain.
As negative as the idea of complaining is, it can actually be pretty beneficial as well.
According toPsychology Today, there are different ways people complain.
Then, there are people who like to vent.
Venting is different, because it has an objective.NBC Newsreports that venting is meant to get your frustration out.
However, New York City psychologist, Dr.
Guy Winch, says that “there’s a price you pay” for constant complaining.
But did you know that there are healthy ways to complain that reduce stress?
According toThought Hub, venting can actuallyreduce your stress levels, but it must bepositiveventing.
A lot of what differentiates between positive venting and negative venting is the person you’re talking to.
Plus, it’s a great excuse to buy some new gel pens.
Now,positivelyvent away!
