06/15/2026
A real apology sounds like β I understand why that hurt you and here is what I am going to do differently.
A fake apology sounds like β I am sorry you feel that way, can we move on now.
One takes responsibility for impact. The other takes responsibility for nothing while sounding like it took responsibility for everything. Learn to hear the difference. It will save you years.
βοΈ π Comment which version you have heard more often in your closest relationships.