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Modern Family: Tips for Leveraging Guilt
Monday, 08 February 2010 20:23
Written by Joeprah
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Sometimes in relationships you have a unique opportunity to be in the 'driver's seat' simply because your significant other messed up a little bit. I don't think that using guilt as a tool to get what you want is ever advisable, but on a recent episode of ABC's Modern Family Phil demonstrates the typical thought process of a guy trying to leverage guilt to get something he wants. Now, I can't say that I have never had similar thoughts cross my mind as far as using guilt as a means to an end--I'm human, but never to try and get a robot. Watch the following clip to see what I mean:

If you haven't seen Modern Family, you are missing out. Modern Family is certainly one of the best shows going right now and if it wasn't for my addiction to The Office and Ninja Warrior I would put Modern Family at the top of my must see list.

So, back to guilt, some questions, have you ever used guilt in your relationship to get something you wanted? Would you do it again? Has guilt ever been used against you? How did it make you feel?



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sarajasmine10
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written by sarajasmine10, February 09, 2010
No, I dont use guilt to get what i want. Its like emotional blackmailing. In a relationship sincerity and understanding should exist.using guilt on me... it makes me feel uarghhhh it hit me rite to the heart...melt n melt...
BellaDaddy
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written by BellaDaddy, February 09, 2010
L-O-V-E this show and saw this episode...and yeah (blush) I have to admit, I have done it as well...but never with malicious intent...pure innocent fun ;-)
Bolton
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written by Bolton, February 09, 2010
I have not used guilt to get things I want with my wife. If she apologizes for something, I usually forgive her right then. She'll get me the robot eventually.
Daddy Files
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written by Daddy Files, February 09, 2010
This is one of my favorite new shows on TV!

And I don't so much guilt my wife as much as I gloat when I'm right. It only happens once every blue moon so I have to enjoy it while it lasts.
Joeprah
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written by Joeprah, February 10, 2010
@ sara -- I agree that using guilt is a bad thing, but to say I have never done it--hmm, I wish I could, but I do so in a fun loving way.

@ BD -- Yep, this is a great show! Probably my #3 right now. Like you, I must admit that I have used guilt and like you only in a goofball sort of way.

@ Bolton -- Let me know when you get the robot cause I am totally want to check it out. smilies/cheesy.gif

@ DF -- You? Gloat? I couldn't imagine such a possibility! smilies/wink.gif Seriously though, great show right?
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written by Stefan, February 22, 2010
passive aggressive is definitely my anger flavor of choice, so I am very familiar with the ways of guilt. fortunately, fatherhood has helped me let go of some of this -

check "http://dadtoday.blogspot.com/2...-trip.html"

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