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…let’s be honest, complaining is an ancient human form of catharsis and connection, and it’s never going away.
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Complaining can serve a real purpose in our lives.
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One of the main reasons we complain is catharsis – to vent our frustrations.
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It’s common that people will complain about positive events like weddings or pregnancy by discussing the stress or negative symptoms.
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We use complaining as a way to get information from others and assess their opinions about certain issues.
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…complaining may help us form social connections and feel seen, heard, and accepted by the people who share our complaints.
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Our desire for sympathy and attention is another major reason we complain.
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Complaining alerts others that we’re in need and lets them know how they can support us.
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Perhaps one of the most important reasons we complain is to hold people accountable for their behavior.
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Complaining helps us feel better, influences how people see us, creates social bonds, allows us to gather information, encourages empathy, and helps create real change.
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