Summary
In short, the purpose that guilt serves is to keep our behavior in check. Were it not for this mechanism, we would all be unfeeling sociopaths whose actions and effects on others would have no internal accountability.Putting it in perspective
If you have recently ended a relationship or are contemplating the ending of your current one and you are feeling guilty about it, whether you initiated or will initiate "the split," or whether it was or will be mutual, there are five things to consider:See the full content of this document
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Breakup 911: Coping with Breakup Guilt
You should take some comfort in knowing that the guilt you are experiencing means that you are a normal, feeling person who has simply violated an internal boundary within your own value system. Violating your values does ...
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