What's the Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt?
Guilt is the feeling that bubbles up in us when we feel that we have done something wrong. When healthy, guilt serves a positive purpose. It helps us see when we've wronged somebody, it encourages us to make amends and improve, and it helps us maintain healthy relationships. The capacity to feel appropriately guilty shows that we have a strong inner compass. It motivates us to change our behavior to avoid future harm.
