Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter with your hosts Taryn & Michela. Today we’re unpacking one tiny word with a massive impact: sorry.
Why is it so hard for people to apologize? What’s the difference between intent vs impact? And how do you know when an apology is real… versus just a way to shut you up?
We break down the different types of “sorry” (including the classics like “I’m sorry you feel that way” and “Sorry, but I didn’t do anything wrong”), why people get defensive, and what a real apology actually requires: accountability, reflection, and changed behavior.
Plus — we read a listener story about a mother-in-law who apologized… and then changed absolutely nothing. If the apology doesn’t come with action, what does it even mean?
📩 Send us your story (anonymous): boundariesandbanteratgmail.com
If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for an apology — this one’s for you.
00:00:00 Intro: Welcome back 00:00:07 Today’s topic: “Sorry” 00:00:24 The different types of “sorry” 00:00:57 “Sorry, but I didn’t do anything wrong” 00:01:39 Intent vs impact (the real issue) 00:01:50 Why it’s so hard to say sorry (ego) 00:02:35 Accountability doesn’t mean guilt 00:02:51 The Whole Foods example (accidents vs harm) 00:04:00 Why people get defensive when confronted 00:05:08 When apologies don’t come with change 00:06:36 Is saying sorry learned? (kids + development) 00:20:19 Listener story: left out by mother-in-law 00:24:24 Would You Rather: apology vs actions 00:28:24 Closing: evolve, communicate, therapy note
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