When you’re running a few minutes late for dinner with friends, are the first words you say to the table, “I’m so sorry, I should have left earlier,” even though no one is upset? Do you feel the need ...

The basketball hadn’t even bounced from the rim but, like a reflex, I yelled out “sorry” to my teammates. I could feel it in the flick of my wrist that my three-point attempt was off as soon as I ...

Apologizing is polite, but over-apologizing chips away at your confidence, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Therapists say many of us say “sorry” when we’ve done nothing wrong, reinforcing guilt ...

It can become such a reflex that it's easy to miss that you're even saying the word: "Sorry, quick question," or, "I'm sorry for the long email." Apologizing has its ...

Let’s get real, most of us would rather get a root canal than apologize, if you’re breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about saying sorry, you’re not alone. Turns out there’s a whole science ...

You say “sorry” so often it’s become verbal white noise that follows you through every conversation, every interaction, and every relationship in your life. What started as politeness has morphed into ...