Situation · Partners and dating

“He can't apologise for anything”

What could be going on

Never wrong; rewrites history: Fits if he rewrites what happened so he was never at fault.

Narcissistic injury: Admitting fault may feel like a blow to his whole self; check for rage or sulking when cornered.

Shame: Being wrong may flood him with shame he can't bear; check whether he goes quiet and avoids eye contact.

Repair attempts: He may repair in other ways, like being extra helpful later; check for indirect peace offerings.

Grandiose narcissism: Fits if he generally sees himself as superior and rarely acknowledges others' feelings.

Childhood emotional neglect: Some people never saw apologies modelled growing up; check how his family handled mistakes.