Why do I get mad when someone apologizes?

Or maybe you find yourself angry after an apology because that’s the way they gave their apology: angrily. “We are responsive to each other’s energy. Apologies given in anger or frustration are often met with the same emotional tone in response,” relationship expert and sex therapist, Shadeen Francis, tells Greatist.

Is it normal to be angry after an apology?

Sometimes people need time to process the apology before their anger decreases,” Madison McCullough, a therapist and LCSW, tells Greatist. At the same time, your anger may be coming from a place of pain. Though the person has apologized properly, you may have forgiven but not yet forgotten how they made you feel.

Why do I get angry when my boyfriend apologizes?

Or maybe you find yourself angry after an apology because that’s the way they gave their apology: angrily. “We are responsive to each other’s energy. Apologies given in anger or frustration are often met with the same emotional tone in response,” relationship expert and sex therapist, Shadeen Francis, tells Greatist.

How do you respond when someone apologizes to you?

Whether it’s moving on from the situation or the person, an apology needs to be processed for anger to fully dissipate. Processing an apology may mean finally accepting it or acknowledging that you can’t. “If it’s someone else’s problem, set your boundaries, thank them for the apology, and let them know what action you need from them.

What to do when an apology doesn’t cut it?

Sometimes, an apology just doesn’t cut it. Some hurts and slights can be so deep that it takes more than words to make amends. If you’ve taken some time and the anger doesn’t fade, think about how the other person’s actions would have to change and what he’ll need to do in order to repair the problem and/or prove to you that he’s changed his ways.