Like to Blame Others When Bad Things Happen? Here’s What You’re Missing Out On
Still from Brené Brown on Blame.
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
Why you can trust usMay 29, 2015 
According to Brené Brown, blaming someone for something can be detrimental to relationships and make it difficult to practice empathy—even if the one you’re blaming is yourself.
In the video below, Brown, a self-proclaimed storyteller and researcher at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work, explains why we blame other people and how it negatively impacts our lives.
“Blame is simply the discharging of discomfort and pain,” she says. And, contrary to what you might think, blame is actually the opposite of holding someone accountable for their actions. Confused? Don’t blame us! Just watch the video!
Brené Brown on Blame from The RSA on Vimeo.
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