we were designed by God to feel guilt, we all have the capacity for it. It’s just that sometimes we are not clear about its underlying motivation. Do you feel bad because you have hurt someone and want to bring your offense out into the open for healing even if you have to risk looking foolish? Or do you feel bad about something that happened and hope no one will ever bring it up again? If the fear of getting caught wins out, you are suffering from neurotic guilt, and it is likely to be with you