- Why intense tears reveal emotion, but not what the emotion is centered on. - The crucial difference between "I am bad" and "I did something harmful." - How shame can pull attention away from the injured person and back toward the self. - Why fear of consequences or lost access can resemble remorse. - The moment "I cannot bear what I feel" becomes "You are the problem." - Why Vaknin gives two conflicting answers about narcissistic remorse. - How quiet responsibility can mean more than a dramatic emotional collapse. - The one question to ask after the emotion settles: What happens next? Rss
