Authentic Apologies
The conversation dives into the complexities of offering genuine apologies, emphasizing the importance of honesty and vulnerability in communication. Instead of forcing an insincere "I'm sorry," it's more impactful to express confusion and a desire to understand the other person's feelings. Embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and clearer understanding in relationships.In this clip
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My wife and I recently listened to your podcast with host Terry Real. We enjoyed the podcast, even with a few "I told you so" moments. In relation to resolving a marital battle, Terry recommended that the husband, "the man," say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help you?" My wife had two issues with this. First, she felt this was condescending. Second, she believes it lacked an explanation of what happens when the man does this but doesn't follow through the next time. She believes the man should say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help myself?" What are your thoughts on this?
My wife and I recently listened to your podcast with host Terry Real. We enjoyed the podcast and even had a few "I told you so" moments. In relation to resolving a marital battle, Terry recommended that the husband, "the man," say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help you?" My wife had two issues with this. First, she felt this was condescending. Second, she believes it lacked the explanation of what happens when the man does this but doesn't follow through the next time. She believes the man should say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help myself?" Thank you for your time. Parker Gennett, DPM. P.S. I did my residency at DVAMC/Stanford Medical Center. It was a great experience.
Expand on the reasons why some people struggle to say sorry in the episode How Not to Destroy Your Relationship | Amy Morin, Being Well Podcast and the clip Apologies and Accountability.