303. The psychology of chronic apologising

If I could sit down with my 21-year-old self, there are a few things I would definitely want to say. Today, I'm going to say them, like 'don't even THINK about moving in with that guy, use your savings account, care less about grades' and a few more. I also asked you guys, the li ...  Show more

Many of us are conditioned to believe that being described as kind, nice, accommodating and generous are the key to overall happiness. But when these traits veer into Good Girl Syndrome, we can be left with a pathological need to please others, be hypervigilant towards others’ em ...  Show more

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Some of us say we're sorry all the time, but we don't need to be! We apologize to get people to like us, to avoid conflict, or because we're afraid to speak our mind.  But when we say we're sorry and don't need to be, we are not valuing our true selves.  If you did something w ...

Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and keep a relationship strong. But how you apologize is extremely important. Simply saying, "I'm sorry", can feel insincere and often make ...  Show more