How do you apologize for expressing feelings?

I realize I hurt your feelings, and I’m sorry,” acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don’t make assumptions and don’t try to shift the blame. Make it clear that you regret your actions and that you are sincerely sorry.

Why do I always apologize for my feelings?

Over-apologizing is a common problem for those of us with codependent tendencies. It’s a symptom of our low self-esteem, fear of conflicts, and laser-sharp focus on other people’s needs and feelings. We feel like everything is our fault – a belief that probably began in childhood.

Why over apologizing is bad?

But over-apologizing — or excessively saying sorry when you don’t need to — is a bad habit that can undermine your authority, and more importantly, it hurts your self-esteem. The habit has become so ingrained over the years that the words seem to come out automatically, mainly because they don’t know what else to say.

Do you think it is helpful to apologize for your actions?

I think it’s helpful to apologize when there is true remorse and intention to change or do better. However, an “I’m sorry” isn’t really an apology. It’s simply a verbal acknowledgement of the situation. The actions that follow the “I’m sorry” are the apology. Personally, I apologize when I feel remorse.

Do you apologize when you feel remorse?

Personally, I apologize when I feel remorse. When I know I’ve messed up and want to acknowledge the behavior in order to reassure both myself and the person it will never happen again (to the best of my ability at least). However, my apology has nothing to do with the words, it has to do with the changes in myself.

Should you ever apologize to someone who is throwing things at you?

An apology is not a band-aid or a cureall. It will not make a situation go away. If you don’t really feel sorry or ownership over whatever the person is throwing at you then you should not apologize. If you do apologize, you are only apologizing so the person won’t be mad at you (see earlier list).

Do you think that forgiveness requires an apology?

An apology is intended to make forgiveness easier for ALL parties by acknowledging wrongdoings. Because when we mess up, the most important thing is that we forgive ourselves; what the other person does is up to them. However, forgiveness does not need an apology. I don’t think it’s wise to give an apology if…