When a boss, romantic other, friend or family member does something for you, and you have no other way of paying them back, to simply be charming and fair in other ways to pay your dues for having underappreciated them.
Kat: Jeanne, you took me back as your friend again, but I don't know, I don't know if it's healthy.
Jeanne: Look, I know you're still working off your guilt, but good things happen to people like you!
Jeanne: Look, I know you're still working off your guilt, but good things happen to people like you!
by Ereck Flowers February 14, 2015
When someone, or some party, attempts to use the concept of guilt (not necessarily actual guilt) in order to manipulate a person or people, into doing something that would be against their best interest. It's a tactic of manipulation that does not require actual guilt, just the presumption of guilt. Usage of the term asserts against the rhetorical trap of implied guilt, by summarily denying the implied guilt and exposing the guilt as an intended form of control.
party a: 10 years ago you got into that accident, and I know you say it wasn't your fault, but it's probably in our best interest if we never let you drive again.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.
by zerowarranty August 16, 2024
by Rectimus Prime May 09, 2022
Someone who pays a breeder for a particular type of dog may do so seeking certain characteristics common to that breed, that may not be found taking chances with a shelter dog which often is no less loving, and in need of a home, resulting in feelings of designer dog guilt.
No kill shelter or not, your spent $3,000 on a dog when countless adorable animals in shelters, available for free no less, need a forever home? What's wrong with you?!!! Don't you have any designer dog guilt?
by ribick September 18, 2023
by reshatter November 18, 2022
by yeatluvr2 March 25, 2022
When you buy new bedding with a significant other, have sexual relations, share moments etc., only to stop speaking. You want to change this bedding, but ultimately its just a few months old. Changing the sheets is just not enough-the duvet or comforter lingers with memories and you want it gone... but you just refuse to spend $1000 on all new bedding because you just purchased this! You need to learn to deal with it, at least until next season!
by Free Spirited know it all February 07, 2018