“Unveiling the Hidden Patterns: 7 Quiet Behaviors of Narcissists that Secretly Alienate Those Around Them”
Instead, their apologies come with a catch. “I’m sorry you feel that way.” “I guess I’m just a terrible person, then.” “Fine, I’ll apologize, but you weren’t completely innocent either.”
It’s never a real acknowledgment of what they did wrong. Instead, it shifts the blame, makes you feel guilty, or downplays your feelings entirely.
At first, you might let it slide. Maybe they didn’t mean it that way. Maybe they just struggle with admitting fault.
But over time, it wears on you. You start to realize that no matter what happens, they’ll always find a way to avoid taking responsibility.