Psychologist Harriet Lerner explores the emotional and relational power of apologies, offering guidance on how to apologize with sincerity, avoid common pitfalls, and build stronger connections through honesty, vulnerability, and empathy.

Saying sorry is more than just good manners.

Apologies have the power to heal deep wounds, rebuild trust, and strengthen our relationships, so why do so many of us either avoid apologizing altogether or offer apologies so often that they lose meaning?

In her 2017 book Why Won't You Apologize, clinical psychologist Harriet Lerner explains how, when, and why to say sorry.

Exploring the emotional depth of apologies, why we resist them, and the habits that can dull their impact, Lerner guides us to apologizing in a way that truly matters — with honesty, responsibility, and respect.