Why It’s So Difficult to Apologize

Apologies are more complicated than we realize.

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There’s a lot that goes into an apology, and for the average person, there’s a lot to apologize for. Often, to make an apology feels like a hill to climb. Why is it so difficult to apologize when making mistakes is so common?

The first difficulty is in determining when an apology is warranted. Often, if some party feels they have…