The Difference Between “It’s Okay” and “I Accept Your Apology”

It has to do with your self-worth.

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My partner and I had an argument last week, and we were at the point of resolving the conflict. She apologized for something she did or said at some point during the argument — I don’t recall precisely, and it doesn’t matter because it’s resolved at this point. I responded with “it’s okay.”