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He Doesn’t Think “I’m Sorry” Is A Big Deal, But I Do, So Now What?

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He Doesn’t Think “I’m Sorry” Is A Big Deal, But I Do, So Now What?

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Unlock simple, respectful scripts to heal everyday marriage hurts when your husband skips "I'm sorry"—transforming frustration into profound connection using proven wisdom from 52 years of real-life love and respect.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

What if saying less actually wins your husband's heart more—would you try the "state it and exit" strategy in your next small conflict?
How might viewing your husband's reluctance to apologize as his hidden vulnerability, not ego, change the way you approach him?
In what gray-area moment from your marriage could one of these scripts bridge the gap to deeper connection right now?
If silence convicts him more than words, how will embracing the long game transform your relationship over the next six months?

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