The greatest obstacles to healing and growth following intimate betrayal—abuse, infidelity, or deceit—are also the cruelest because they seem so unfair. Guilt is a primary example. In hidden and overt ...

New brain research reveals how guilt and shame shape moral behavior, showing why guilt promotes repair while shame often leads to withdrawal.

Guilt is an unpleasant feeling. Sometimes, it can propel us in the right direction to do some good and make some changes. But ...

In a guilt-based relationship, you may be forced to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. Here’s how to recognize and break free of this dynamic. Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that ...

Feelings of guilt arise from betraying your own rules for ethical behavior. If these rules belonged to someone else, you’d be guilt-free. But if, however unconsciously, you’re affiliated with these ...

It's common to experience guilt as an Alzheimer's caregiver. These tips can help you work through this difficult emotion and feel more assured in your decision-making. “Guilt is a common experience ...

What parent hasn’t been there? It’s been a long day, you still have dinner to make, maybe lunches for tomorrow, too, and you just don’t have the energy to wrangle your kids into a new art project or ...

Some sci-fi scenarios depict robots as cold-hearted clankers eager to manipulate human stooges. But that’s not the only possible path for artificial intelligence. Humans have evolved emotions like ...