"Resentful" in Nonviolent Communication
Unpleasant feelingIntensity: medium
Understanding Resentful
In NVC, "Resentful" is a unpleasant feeling that tells us about our unsatisfied needs. Recognizing this feeling is the first step to understanding what truly matters to us.
"Resentful" contains a judgment toward others - it implies someone "should" act differently. In NVC, we prefer pure feelings like "frustrated", "bitter", or "disappointed".
Related needs
When you feel resentful, these needs may be at play:
Practice exercise
Explore this feeling deeper with an interactive outil:
The Unmasker