Apologies That Are Toxic

Here are some apologies that do more harm than good.

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Here are some types of apologies that can damage relationships.

“I’m sorry but…”

The “but” usually introduces some justification or excuse for their behavior. Some may use this opening to accuse victims of making a big deal out of nothing, minimizing the impact of what they had done. Additional responses may include…