Let's face it, how many times have you been wrong about something and then apologizing has come with a lot of effort. Don't worry, because you're not the only one! This reluctance to apologize is an approach that many people have and there are several reasons behind this. Here are five of them:
- They want to protect their ego
Sometimes, admitting guilt can highlight the fragile side of the ego, which "threatens" to some extent the image built in work, family, society, etc.
- They have difficulty understanding where they went wrong
If you've ever had a friend who doesn't seem to understand where he's gone wrong, he/she may have trouble reading what are known as "social cues," the rules of how a particular society works. Even if you tell them they need to apologize, they'll still have a hard time understanding why it's necessary.
-They lack emotional intelligence
Some people may lack emotional intelligence (the ability to manage your emotions and understand the emotions of the people around you). When someone has little or no emotional intelligence, they have difficulty recognizing the impact of their actions on others, including the lack of an apology.
-Feel insecure or embarrassed about something
It happens that even though these people are 100% aware that they were wrong and should apologize, they may be afraid of appearing weak or insecure. Admitting a mistake to them exposes imperfections, allowing others to criticize how they handled a certain situation.
-They are afraid of revenge
When a person can't apologize, it doesn't always mean they're doing it maliciously. They may fear retaliation or another negative outcome, so instead of apologizing, they try to avoid it at all costs.
Source: Parade
