Video Edition: Sorry Not Sorry, Without the "Sorry"

This week's video builds on my article about how excessive apologizing damages relationships, offering practical steps to break this habit and embrace more authentic communication.

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Ben Couch
April 06, 2025

Drop “Sorry” Like a Bad Habit, Because That’s What It Is

Last week I wrote an article about how “sorry” can creep into our care and even start to dominate our lives: this can positively wreck our connection with the people we love and wreak havoc on our self-esteem. This week’s video offers some additional thoughts on why it’s so important to reshape this habit and the steps to take when you’re ready to try something new.

Drop "Sorry" Like a Bad Habit

Journalist Mignon McLaughlin said “True remorse is never just a regret over consequences; it is a regret over motive.” But how often do we apologize for consequences, for other people’s feelings, or — perhaps worst of all — to just avoid dealing with an issue?

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