Even as a therapist, I tend to say sorry more than I should. It’s a natural reflex, especially if you’re a people pleaser. Finding healthier and more intentional phrases is the first step ...

“It takes courage to face our capacity to be hurtful and destructive.” For some people, saying “I’m sorry” is so hard because they view apologies from a dichotomous position. “They ...

"Hearing 'I’m sorry' from a parent teaches a child that mistakes are a normal part of life and that relationships can be repaired," says Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa, Ph.D., a ps ...

Sometimes, the best way to empathize is by recognizing how much emotional work they’ve had to do. By saying, “That must have ...

Themes: saying sorry; forgiveness; the importance of apologising; making up with friends after a falling out. Jonah is told by God that he must go to Nineveh and tell the people living there to ...

If you're an over-apologizer, you'll want to learn when to say "I'm sorry" and when it's unnecessary. "Some people over-apologize, and that takes away the power of an apology," Dr. Smith reports.