What does it mean when someone Apologises a lot?

Over-apologizing refers to saying “I’m sorry” when you don’t need to. This could be when you haven’t done anything wrong or you’re taking responsibility for someone else’s mistake or a problem that you didn’t cause or control. Here are a few examples of over-apologizing.

What causes over apologizing?

Over-apologizing is a common symptom amongst individuals with low self-esteem, fear of conflict and a fear of what others think. This goes hand in hand with poor boundaries, perhaps accepting blame for things we didn’t do or couldn’t control.

What is the purpose of lecturing?

Lecturing usually is an attempt to instruct and/or persuade the listener about something. It also may intend to chastise or criticize. Think of the last time someone lectured you in a social (vs. classroom) setting.

What does it mean when someone lectures you?

Depending on how the lecture is delivered (e.g. voice dynamics, eye contact, and body language ), a lecture can imply “I’m right (good), and you’re wrong (bad).” Note the difference between someone advising you at your request, and lecturing you without your consent.

What is the difference between a lecture and a discussion?

Some social roles invite lecturing (instructing) – like parenting, preaching, teaching, medicine, and law enforcement, Other roles don’t justify unrequested lecturing – so it feels annoying or frustrating. In discussions, each person is interested in what the other thinks and feels. In lectures, the speaker is usually not interested.

What is the difference between moralizing and lecturing?

Note the difference between someone advising you at your request, and lecturing you without your consent. The latter is usually more about the speaker’s needs than yours, and is implicitly disrespectful, no matte how well meant. Moralizing can be a type of lecturing where the speaker imposes their idea of right and wrong on you.