We’ve all felt shame at some point. While it’s an uncomfortable feeling, it can sometimes help us avoid embarrassing situations or prevent us from making things worse. However, some people seem to have no feelings of shame, guilt, or regret, which leads them to act in ways that shock others.
The Story:
I was dating a girl for a few weeks and planned to break up with her. But before I could, she told me she was pregnant. I’m only 19, so I panicked and said, “That’s impossible; I can’t have kids!” She started crying, and I had to take her home. Later that night, I woke up and heard her talking quietly on the phone. She said, “He can be easily manipulated, so it won’t be hard to convince him that it’s his child. There’s no way I’m going to be a single mom!” I quietly left her apartment that night after she fell asleep and made sure to never see her again.