Even though her husband forgave her for her affair with a co-worker, Mary is still experiencing guilt and anxiety for betraying her husband's trust. According to Higgins, Mary is experiencing these agitated emotions because of a discrepancy between her:

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Mary is experiencing guilt and anxiety because of a discrepancy between her actual self (her actions and behaviors) and her ought self (her sense of duty or obligation), which aligns with Higgins' theory on self-discrepancy.

Even Though Her Husband Forgave Her for Her Affair with a Co-Worker