Guilt Trip
‘I feel bad’ ‘It is my fault’ ‘I will never forgive myself’ Sounds familiar? Relatable? The emotion experienced here is Guilt: a self-conscious, moral emotion. It drives us to do things that are socially appropriate. It also acts as a red-flag that signals the need for empathy towards others. Everybody experiences guilt- at work, with friends, family, colleagues and romantic partners. You may feel guilty if your sibling is shouted at because you spilled the beans or you could feel…
