Signs of Genuine Remorse After Infidelity (And What's Missing When It Isn't There)

Genuine remorse looks like consistent action over time, not a single emotional apology. Someone who is offering a million, “I’m sorry’s” is most likely not genuine, but rather just guilty and apologetic because it will make them feel better. If your partner is only sorry about getting caught, or sorry you're upset, this is not the same thing — and the difference matters more than almost anything else in early recovery.