💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

9.91 – Avoiding Performative Apologies: Performative apologies sound polished but lack depth. They seek closure, not understanding. Avoiding this trap means speaking from self-reflection, not social expectation. Genuine remorse acknowledges pain specifically and commits to change. Performative language—“I’m sorry if you felt that way”—invalidates experience. True apology says, “I understand how I hurt you, and I’m learning.” Emotional honesty beats perfection. When partners avoid performance and speak truthfully, repair becomes real. Integrity replaces image, rebuilding trust through authenticity rather than rehearsal.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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