I just think that guilt trips are the worst way of communication. Granted, you can get things accomplished a lot of times with guilt, but really truly it just makes the giver and taker feel like crap. I intend to make a very conscious effort to not use guilt and avoid people who do.
Just come out and say what your thinking, dammit. Shock me! Today I really need it.
I don't think it makes the giver feel like crap at all. I think it makes the giver happy that they got what they wanted even if your heart wasn't in the right place.
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I joked that my mom shold have a shirt that read "Guilt is a great motivator" on the front and "bow to the master" on the back.