I’m just gonna say this.
As I get older, I genuinely have no problem saying “I’m sorry you feel that way” to someone.
Yes, it’s an annoying fake “apology” no one likes to hear and says a lot about someone’s character. That being said, I also find context matters as well.
Like it’s one thing to say it when you
know you’re in the wrong. I think it’s another to say it to someone who’s just extremely difficult or unreasonable and you want nothing to do with them afterwards. The latter part is where I have no issue saying it to someone - if I’m just done dealing with someone because I try to be reasonable with them and they just make everything about themselves.
If it were a case I know I’m in the wrong and someone points it out to me, then that’s where I’d take all accountability obviously. Otherwise, if I’m trying to be fair and civil with someone and they aren’t giving that same respect to me back, well…..
