how many times have you found yourself say something like "You're so cute I could eat you up!" ?!
This phenomenon is known as “cute aggression”, yes, cute + aggression, the desire to bite, squeeze, or eat something because it's so cute!
This phenomenon is known as “cute aggression”, yes, cute + aggression, the desire to bite, squeeze, or eat something because it's so cute!
This is called dimorphous expression — when you express something different than what you're feeling. The same thing happens when you cry when you're happy or laugh when you're nervous.
So when you see something cute, you're filled with positive feelings, but they can come out looking like aggression or sadness.
There are some indications that when people express this way they come down from this strong emotion a little better, and, It seems it might help to regulate emotion.
it's normal — and maybe even helpful — to deal with strong emotions in this way.
it's normal — and maybe even helpful — to deal with strong emotions in this way.
عشان لما تلاقيني بقولك أني عاوز أكلك وافضل أعض فيك ده طبيعي جدا مش سعار ولا حاجة 

