I am an advocate of apologies and have to actively practice not apologizing too much. I really believe in the value that can come of them, but that value is als

I am an advocate of apologies and have to actively practice not apologizing too much. I really believe in the value that can come of them, but that value is also dependent on how they are responded to. There is no hard rule, of course. It’s delicate. But, I see apologies punished and taken advantage of most of the time they are given, especially in “professional” environments. When someone apologizes, the response should probably be difficult. If it’s easy, it may be worth thinking about it a little longer. Thankfully, I think I have learned what best works for me: don’t befriend or work with others who do not share my values. It’s almost impossible but it gets much easier with time.