Don’t force him to take responsibility.
Because responsibility that’s forced is often shallow, temporary, and meaningless.
If he truly understands the impact of his actions and the hurt he’s caused, he will step up without being pushed.
You shouldn’t have to carry the weight of his guilt.
You shouldn’t have to constantly remind him of what he did wrong just to get an apology or a sign of accountability.
The truth is, if someone genuinely cares about you and respects the relationship, they won’t need to be told to make things right, they’ll feel it in their conscience, and they’ll act on it out of love, not pressure.
Forcing someone to take responsibility often leads to frustration and more pain, because their actions will lack sincerity.
They might say the right words, but without the willingness to change and the courage to admit their faults on their own, it’s all just noise.
You deserve more than surface-level apologies.
You deserve honesty, growth, and someone who takes ownership of their actions because they know you’re worth the effort, not because you demanded it.
Let him show who he really is, because if responsibility isn’t something he chooses, then he’s not ready to be the kind of partner you truly need.
~ Cody Bret
