What is the psychological basis for the need to talk to others about the things we feel guilty about.
Talking about the things done to us to find comfort and healing is one thing, but why would someone want to talk about the wrongdoings they’ve done?
Wouldn’t it be better to keep a secret that could harm you to yourself? Why does such a need exist in the human psyche?
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Talking about what you messed up and why is healthy and a part of learning and growing. It should be normal.
The fact that it isn’t is because our society is a little messed up. We shame people a lot when they should be talking and learning from their mistakes.
Sure sometimes it hurts them. But most of the time what they do is somewhat understandable and forgivable and being ashamed of it isn’t a good strategy for not repeating the behavior.
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