I Don’t Want Drama!
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…