In this advice column, a married man expresses frustration with his wife's inability to apologize, which he finds hurtful despite his willingness to acknowledge his mistakes. The response suggests that her behavior may stem from childhood experiences where admitting fault was discouraged, leading to a fear of failure in adulthood. The advice stresses the importance of approaching the issue with care and in a non-confrontational manner, emphasizing that discussions should occur when both partners are calm and receptive to conversation.
If I had to venture a guess at what's happening, I'd say that your spouse probably grew up in an environment where it felt unacceptable to make mistakes.
As your spouse, you need to approach this possible wound with a lot of care and curiosity. Do not bring it up during an actual fight.
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