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We broke up and now I feel guilty

When you feel guilty for leaving an emotionally abusive person

Six reasons you may feel guilty about leaving an emotionally abusive person

  • April 30, 2021
  • Paul Colaianni
  • Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Guilt, Relationships, self-esteem, self-worth
If you’ve considered leaving an emotionally abusive person but guilt has stopped you from making an exit, make sure that guilt is justified and not implanted or based on...
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Six reasons you may feel guilty about leaving an emotionally abusive person
byPaul Colaianni

If you’ve considered leaving an emotionally abusive person and feel guilty having those thoughts, you need to make sure your guilt is justified and not implanted or based on a false premise. When guilt seeps in, it can stop you from making decisions that are right for you.

Decisions based on guilt can sometimes backfire, and you may find yourself back in the same situation you were before. Try not to make relationship decisions based on guilt. When you do that, it can backfire on you, and you may find yourself in the same position you were in before.

Six reasons you may feel guilty about leaving an emotionally abusive person
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