Why do men have a hard time apologizing?
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He made a mistake, hurt your feelings, or broke an agreement. All you are looking for is a simple, sincere acknowledgment—a genuine "I was wrong, I'm sorry." Instead, you get a defensive speech, a debate over semantics, or a qualified statement like "I'm sorry you feel that way." You are left feeling frustrated and dismissed, asking why won't my husband apologize? or why do men say sorry but keep explaining? instead of taking ownership.
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