There are many reasons that individuals experience guilt and shame. According to research, males and females experience guilt in different ways. For instance, women more often experience guilt around a sense of responsibility for the well being of others, whereas men feel guilty about making mistakes or because of difficulties in their marriage/relationship. When partners become trapped in cycles of guilt and shame they often become physiologically aroused and experience flooding. When partners are emotionally …

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