Psychology Today | 09.06.2026 23:40
It’s impossible to go through life without doing something you regret. The uncomfortable feelings of guilt and shame often follow such mishaps. Jody felt terrible after blurting out a secret her partner told her in the presence of her partner’s family. Now, her partner refuses to speak to her, an understandable reaction. Jody is so overwhelmed with a combination of guilt and shame that she doesn’t know what to do. Maybe she should shove aside those feelings and move on, assuming (and hoping) that her partner will eventually forgive her.
