Is Guilt Tripping In Relationships A Form Of Abuse
Guilt can be a powerful weapon for exercising control over another. Sadly, it’s rampantly and skillfully used by many people in their most intimate connections – with romantic partners, friends, children and parents. Irrespective of whether it’s intentional or not, guilt-tripping impedes healthy communication and conflict resolution in relationships and leads to feelings of frustration and resentment. In this article, clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M.Res, Manchester University), founder of Kornash: The Lifestyle Management School, who specializes in couples counseling and family therapy, unravels the layers of guilt-tripping in relationships, explaining why it is a form of emotional abuse, what are the warning signs to look out for and how you can handle being guilt-tripped by a partner....