Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1): Workbook and Guide to Overcome Trauma, Toxic Relationships, ... and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships)

by Linda Hill

Therefore, they often apologize just to diffuse a situation. This can lead to bad relationship patterns in which they tend to attract romantic partners who do not take any accountability for their actions because they know the codependent will apologize