I say "I'm sorry" when I have acted foolishly, or impulsively. However, I find myself saying "I'm sorry" to my boyfriend when *he* should probably be apologizing to me ... yes, yes, I know, this is not a good thing.
I have learned, though that "sorry" and the feeling of contrition are often not enough to repair the damage that has been done, and I have lost a lot of relationships because of my stupid / thoughtless behavior. Sometimes, all the "sorries" in the world are not enough.
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