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25. Sorry is a word. Change is a practice
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- Jun 7, 2026
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Summary
Six sorries in two minutes — and the argument only got worse. If you've ever said "sorry" just to make the discomfort stop… if you've ever been handed an apology that left you feeling more unseen, not less… if you're quietly waiting for an "I'm sorry" that never seems to arrive — this one is for you. Most of us were never taught how to apologise. Very few of us ever received a real apology from a parent while we were still children. So we grew up improvising — reaching for the word "sorry" like a button that ends the argument, instead of a bridge that repairs it. In this episode of Love Inside Out, Adele the Coach reframes apology from a confession of being bad into what it actually is: an adult life skill. Being aware of your mistake, and steady enough to repair it — without spinning, negotiating, or softening it to protect yourself. The people who are genuinely good at love are the ones who can do this cleanly. And it's learnable. This is the last full-length episode before the summer break — and it's the one everything this season has been quietly building towards. Inside, we cover: 00:00 Understanding apologies: the journey begins 00:22 The anatomy of a real apology 01:44 Dismantling fake apologies 05:21 Building a genuine apology 10:05 The 5 components of a real apology 14:57 Navigating reactions and moving forward 16:43 The power of apology 17:17 Waiting for an apology 19:39 Understanding fake apologies 21:49 The Importance of genuine change 26:11 Personal growth through acceptance 28:04 The gap between words and actions 32:04 Reflections and challenges for growth This week's Heart Work — the last of the season — is two reflections and one challenge: name the apology you owe and the one you're still waiting for, spot your favourite fake apology, and then give one…