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How to Stop Saying Sorry Too Much - Stop Over-Apologizing

Therapy in a Nutshell

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Why Do People Over-Apologize?

Barbara would apologize for everything. Joe was starting to get really annoyed, so he began to dismiss her apologies. She thought that apologizing was helping the relationship, but she learned that it was actually making both of them feel less secure in it. This behavior is a form of reassurance seeking that can become kind of addictive. It's an attempt to bolster up your own doubts by seeking validation from others.

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