Would You Hold a Grudge?

Holding a grudge is when you harbor anger, bitterness, resentment, or other negative feelings long after someone has done something to hurt you. ... But whatever your intentions or the cause of your bitterness, holding a grudge can end up hurting you as much as the person who inspired it.

Should you hold a grudge?

Letting go of grudges frees you to focus on the positive relationships in your life -- the ones that bring you true happiness and contentment. It also lessens feelings of anxiety and hostility, while improving self-esteem and your health in general.

When should you hold a grudge?

If you're in a constant mouth-foaming rage at someone, get away and get a shrink. But if you simply find your mood dipping whenever you encounter a certain person, I suggest holding a grudge. A planarian is a flatworm, one of the lowest life-forms that can be considered an animal.