Why Do We Hurt The Ones We Love?  8 Major Reasons & How To Stop 

Pain is a part of love, they say, and some people even believe that hurting is considered proof of genuine love. But why do we end up hurting the ones we love the most? 

Scientific evidence proves people are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior toward people close to them. For example, hatred among siblings is very common, and close friends often direct their anger toward each other in some instances.  

Eight Major Reasons We Hurt The Ones We Love

1. Hurting others is a means of punishing oneself and sabotaging one's happiness. 

2. Hurting others gives a person a twisted sense of control. 

3. There is too much openness and comfort between you and your significant other that you unintentionally end up hurting them. 

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