Dr. Tracy Dalgleish shows how emotional immaturity sounds in a relationship conflict. A partner cycles between apology and defensiveness, saying sorry while also asking "I don't know what else you want from me," mixing genuine acknowledgment with blame-shifting.
I already said I was sorry. I don't know what else you want from me. Hey. I want to understand what's happening for you. It wasn't my intention. You're taking it totally the wrong way. I can see how I moved too quickly and it probably felt like I was just brushing it off. I feel like I can never get it right with you. It's not like I'm meant to do that. That wasn't my intention, love. But I can see how it impacted you. Haha. You can never take a joke. I'm sorry. I want to do it differently next time. I can work on this.
