Venting isn’t for problem solving

A new study suggests that venting doesn’t reduce anger. Instead, it is calming activities such as meditation.

This makes sense when you consider your own personal experiences. So the question is, why do we vent, then?

We think venting makes us feel seen, but venting doesn’t change our circumstances. I suspect that most venting sessions are for us to work out how we feel, which means we are venting for the wrong reasons most of the time.