Why do I apologize for everything even when it's not my fault?

Excessive apologizing often develops in childhood when you learned that taking blame was a way to avoid conflict, gain approval, or protect yourself from anger issues. You might have grown up in an environment where you felt responsible for others' emotions or were blamed for things beyond your control. This pattern can persist into Adult, making you apologize for your existence rather than just your actions. Practice noticing when you apologize unnecessarily and work on distinguishing between when an apology is warranted and when it's not.