What To Do in a Guilt Tripping Relationship

Regret is something that can hinder us for life. The guilt trips of others, and why your actions did not please them, can tear a person down to pieces. Some people create an endless barrage of guilt, specifically to make others feel bad about themselves. Does anyone do this to you? It could be a friend, parent, boss, family member or spouse. It is not a healthy behavior pattern. Verbal abuse, manipulating, and guilt tripping are all signs of mental illness.

Sometimes the only way to escape their behavior is to remove the guilt tripper from your life. Unfortunately, they are often ignorant to their habits, and tend to be selfish individuals. You can try to confront them, but they will probably see it as an attack and not respond constructively. Confrontation is certainly worth a try – simply explain how their actions make you feel. But if all else fails, you must move on. If you do not, you will likely feel drained, buried, exhausted, and as though your life has no meaning. Why? Because when you succumb to guilt-trippers, your life is no longer your own. Your life belongs to THEM. Re-claiming your life and your sanity is necessary if you want to lead a happy, constructive life. 

Ever been hit with a guilt-trip?

How did you handle it?

Feel free to discuss in the comments below!