Famous for his capacity to forgive his persecutors, Nelson Mandela is credited with the quote “resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies”. But many people experience a strong temptation to continue to drink the poison of resentment in vain. This often results in enduring low mood and depression that can have profound psychological, relational and physiological affects.
What explains the roots of resentment and why is it so persistent?
