Why It's Hard To Trust Your Partner When They Say "I'm Sorry"

Why It's Hard To Trust Your Partner When They Say "I'm Sorry"

From Trauma Free Relationship by Dr. Tom Philp

May 21, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of trusting a partner's apology and how to effectively apologize.

Join us in this episode on the 12 reasons why it hard to believe your partner when they say I'm Sorry. And, how to give a good apology. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/ FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment : https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guide Check out our Weekly Podcast: Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobb Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDP Find us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/ Follow Us on YouTube: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilp Relationship Cycle Reset Program: If you are tired of repeating the same patterns in your relationship, clock the link below to learn more about our Cycle Rest program and to see if you are a good fit. Sign up for a Exploratory Call…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Tom Philp

Topics covered

  • trust
  • apology
  • relationship dynamics
  • emotional safety
  • attachment trauma
  • communication

Keywords

  • trust issues
  • apology techniques
  • relationship trauma
  • emotional connection
  • communication skills

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Organizations: Trauma Free Relationship

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