The Guilty Pleasure. — Unpublished
The phenomenon of guilt and pleasure enjoying one another’s company undoubtedly breeds the term “guilty pleasure.” Because of society’s unrealistic standards, we are made to feel shame in the things that bring us pleasure simply because they may not hold any monumental gain. Whether your guilty pleasure is reading mindless literature, watching reality TV or having a glass of wine before bed, there is no harm being done. The real harm is labelling something that gives your mind a rest “guilty.”
