My theory is that they are living in a world of hierarchies and apologizing is admitting a mistake, which takes them down a few levels on the hierarchy of power/popularity.
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This could be abusive behavior… someone failing to understand their own actions or empathize with you is a sign of a very unhealthy person.
OR some neurotypicals are aware of their behavior but choose not to apologize anyway because it could be perceived as an admittance of guilt, and they would have to take responsibility for their actions. I used to work in a corporate environment and I never heard anyone apologize for anything. My own boss even told me not to apologize in emails no matter what in case the other person bring said issue up with Human Resources. Mind games suck so bad.
I think it's just as (or more) abusive when they know what they did wrong but refuse to acknowledge it
Yeah it definitely is.
Is that why I got downvoted? Lol I wasn’t agreeing with them.
I didn't take it as you agreeing with them, but it seemed like you were saying it's specifically abusive behavior if and only if they genuinely don't get what they did wrong
Oh lord 🙄