The depiction of the brooding man consumed by intense rage has gained considerable appeal in popular culture, exemplified by characters such as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders and the unstable Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Additionally, contemporary romance novels on platforms like BookTok often feature male protagonists who exhibit disdain for everyone except the female lead. The romanticization of anger has persisted over the years, even within Indian pop culture, tracing back to the 1970s with the emergence of Amitabh Bachchan's Angry Young Man persona.

However, in real life, male anger tends to be a significant deterrent. Research published in Evolutionary Psychology indicates that expressions of anger in men can lead women to perceive them as less intelligent. It is important to explore the reasons behind this phenomenon.

Anger and perceived intelligence

The research involved 148 heterosexual couples, with participants aged between 18 and 80 years. The survey utilized questionnaires designed to assess relationship satisfaction and perceived intelligence.

The results were unequivocal. According to the responses from the questionnaires, partners consistently rated individuals with higher levels of anger as less intelligent. Anger reflects a difficulty in emotional regulation, and the ability to manage emotions is often viewed as an indicator of cognitive capability. Additionally, anger is a powerful emotion that can sometimes eclipse other feelings and attributes. Consequently, even if an individual demonstrates loyalty and exerts effort, anger can revert the relationship to a previous state.

Anger and relationship satisfaction

Anger significantly affects both relationship satisfaction and overall happiness. The researchers discovered that when women perceived their partners as less intelligent due to their anger, both parties in the relationship expressed lower levels of satisfaction.

Moreover, anger poses a threat to the durability of relationships, as the study indicated that men who frequently exhibited anger experienced a higher number of breakups in their past.

The findings of the study suggest that attributes such as kindness and emotional stability are subconsciously associated with intelligence. This underscores the critical necessity of emotional regulation within relationships.
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