Why You Struggle to Apologize (and What It’s Costing Your Relationships)

Text Jule :)Most people who never learned how to apologize don't even realize that's the problem. I grew up in a Korean household where apologies never happened, so I spent years refusing to apologize without understanding what that was doing to my relationships.In this episode, I'm getting into why some people genuinely can't apologize, why over-apologizing does just as much damage, and what shifted for me when I finally stopped holding back.In this episode:Growing up without any model of what a healthy apology looks likeHow being punished into saying sorry as a kid turned apologies into a shame triggerThe moment in my relationship when I realized accountability wasn't optionalThe metaphor I use to think about what apologies are actually forOver-apologizing and why so many women are quietly burning their credibilityHow my parents, in their 70s, started doing something I never thought they'd doWhat changed across all of my relationships once I stopped withholding apologiesIf you've ever struggled to say sorry, or you're waiting on an apology you might never get, this one's for you.Support the showInterested in coaching with Jule?LinkedIn: @julekim / Instagram: @itsjulekim / TikTok: @itsjulekimJule’s website: https://adviceactually.com/Buy Jule’s Self-Love Affirmation Cards on AmazonWays to Support This Podcast:🌟 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it—and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps more people find the show.