Is it normal to not feel sorry?
Yes, it can be normal not to feel sorry, especially if you don’t think you did anything wrong or the feeling hasn’t caught up with you. What matters is whether you can recognize the impact of your actions and take responsibility when needed.
Not feeling sorry doesn’t automatically mean you’re cold or a bad person. Sometimes you genuinely don’t think you did anything wrong; sometimes you feel defensive, numb, or simply haven’t had time to process what happened. And sometimes you regret the consequences without feeling guilty about the choice itself.
People differ in how guilt shows up, and a sincere apology doesn’t have to come with dramatic remorse. You can still listen, acknowledge someone was hurt, and make things right if you think you acted unfairly. If you don’t believe you did, it’s okay to say that honestly rather than fake an apology.