Over-Apologizing: When Saying ‘Sorry’ Becomes a Coping Mechanism

[Shree]

Constantly apologizing, even for things beyond your control, can signal deep-seated guilt, anxiety, or fear of conflict. It may stem from childhood conditioning or a need to keep the peace. While politeness is good, over-apologizing can diminish self-worth. Have you ever caught yourself saying “sorry” unnecessarily? How did you break the habit?

 

[Fidelia]

I have been in that position. The other party always guilt tripped me to feel that I was always wrong. Even when he was the person that was wrong, he somehow manipulated me to keep blaming myself. And I said sorry for what he did wrong, what I did wrong and even what circumstances did wrong.