This can be a form of toxic behavior that can have detrimental effects on a person's well-being as well as their relationships.
Creating a guilt trip in another person may be considered to be manipulation in the form of punishment for a perceived transgression.
[2] George K. Simon interprets the guilt trip as a special kind of intimidation tactic.
A manipulator suggests to the conscientious victim that they do not care enough, are too selfish or has it easy.
This usually results in the victim feeling bad, keeping them in a self-doubting, anxious and submissive position.