The Futility of Road Rage: A Lesson in Emotional Intelligence A recent exchange between a Guardian reader and their partner has raised questions about the nature of road rage behavior.
Declan, the accused, insists that his reactions are justified, claiming he's defending his girlfriend, Riya, from reckless drivers.
However, Riya counters that her safety is compromised every time Declan chooses confrontation over de escalation. At first glance, this may seem like a minor quibble between two people in love.