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S2E6: “Sorry, Not Sorry”: Why half-hearted apologies make things worse


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Dateable AF Season 2 Episode 6

The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

This episode: Apologies: simple in theory, messy in practice. 😬 In this episode of Dateable AF, Sarah and Rachel break down why saying “I’m sorry” feels so hard—and why the half-hearted versions (“Sorry you feel that way”) usually make things worse.

We’ll explore: 💔 Why apologizing doesn’t mean you lost the argument 🧠 The myths that make us resist accountability 💬 The 5 steps to a real apology that actually repairs connection 💖 How to accept an apology with grace (and without rehashing the fight) ⚡ Plus: hilarious examples of bad vs. good apologies you’ll totally recognize

Because here’s the truth: an apology isn’t about guilt—it’s about impact. Real apologies make relationships stronger, trust deeper, and yes… they’re even a form of self-care.

So grab your coffee, your partner, or your journal and join us for “Sorry, Not Sorry: Why Half-Hearted Apologies Make Things Worse.” We’ll help you stop dreading apologies and start using them as one of your most powerful communication tools.

💬 Discussion prompts:

  • Rate yourself (not your partner) on how well you apologize.
  • What old ideas about apologies are holding you back?
  • DM or email us your best—or worst—apology stories!

🎧 Next week’s episode: “The Grass Isn’t Greener—It’s Just Filtered” — how social media comparison poisons love lives (and what to do about it).

💌 Thanks for listening to the Dateable AF Podcast, where we help you find your happy ending. Be bold, be kind, and for the love of queer dating… don’t text your ex.

Stay Dateable AF. 💙

A huge thanks to our sponsors and trailblazers at Shody Media LLC

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