Ways To Make A Man Feel Guilty

By Tara Hari

Men can be extremely insensitive most of the time. They trample all over your feelings without a second thought. They rarely understand the emotional trauma they put you through on a regular basis. And most women let men get away with behaving in this callous, insensitive way. They are afraid that if they try to bring this issue up, their men will feel stifled and leave them.

But there is a simpler way to get men to understand that the way they treat you is not acceptable. This can be done with a subtle guilt trip. So let us look at some of the ways you can make a man feel guilty.

Ways To Make A Man Feel Guilty

Casual Conversation
Next time your man does something that makes you see red, instead of blowing up at him, do not say anything in the heat of the moment. Bring it up later in a casual conversation and tell him how bad you felt when he did or said whatever that ticked you off. Your cool and composed argument will make him feel guilty and you will have him groveling in no time.

Empathy
Try to get your man to understand exactly how hurt you felt when he did or said something. If you convey your feelings well enough, he is sure to empathize and feel guilty for his behaviour.

Subtle Remainders
Leave subtle remainders of your fight around the house. For example, if he broke something in anger, do not clean it up. He will feel extremely guilty when he comes across these remainders and you will have him apologizing in no time.

The Martyr
Playing the martyr is a great way to make your man feel guilty. Take all the blame on yourself and refrain from throwing any accusations at him. The minute you say it was all your fault, even though he had a big share in the fight, he will feel extremely guilty and take the blame on himself.

Tears
The easiest way to make a man feel guilty is to turn on the waterworks. Do not make it too dramatic. Silent tears work the best. Just stare mournfully at him with your tears brimming over. He will be on his knees in no time, wallowing in guilt and begging for your forgiveness. But tears should always be kept as a last resource because if you use them too much, he will become immune to it.

These are some of the ways by which you can make men guilty. But use them subtly and sparingly. You don't want them catching on to you.

Story first published: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 19:41 [IST]