People are motivated to seek revenge — to harm someone who has harmed them — when they feel attacked, mistreated or socially rejected. Getting an eye for an eye, Old Testament-style, is thought to bring a sense of catharsis and closure. Evolutionary psychologists believe we are hard-wired for revenge.

How do I stop wanting revenge?

The only way to stop revenge is to give up and accept it. Replace the evil feelings with the opposite thinking. This is the only way; rise above it and let it be.

Why do I feel so vengeful?

People who are more vengeful tend to be those who are motivated by power, by authority and by the desire for status, he says. He found that the students whose answers showed a deference to authority and respect for traditions and social dominance, had the most favorable opinions about revenge and retribution.

What emotion drives revenge?

People seek revenge when: They feel they have been attacked and suffered some unjust loss or injury. As a result they are feeling anger, hate, jealousy, envy, or shame. They are humiliated, especially if they are made to feel powerless, foolish, ridiculous, stupid, or ashamed.

What type of person seeks revenge?

A vengeful person is out for revenge. You might have noticed that the words vengeful and revenge look somewhat similar. Thats because their meanings are. The word vengeful is used to describe the feelings of revenge someone has toward another person or group who has done them wrong in the past.

Is revenge worth getting?

Is it actually worth it to hurt someone who has hurt you, or do you end up feeling worse? Well, the science is in, and a recent psychology study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that getting revenge actually does make you feel a lot happier.