Category: Stress Management

What is drama? “I don’t want any drama!”   What does it mean when people speak of “drama” in a relationship?  People use that expression when they are intolerant of the emotions or dramatic behaviors that others display.  The term “drama” is used to describe someone who frequently displays a wide range of emotions (usually anger, sadness, jealousy) with high intensity.  No doubt, this is uncomfortable for many people to accept or tolerate.    Drama stirs up conflict within a relationship or a group system.  The person displaying these intense emotions is not looking for a solution to the conflict, but finds satisfaction in the venting of the emotions.  This is a trait that confounds others, who…