oh my gosh Mallowcup you have brought tears to my eyes.
I know what you mean about starting sentences with I'm sorry. I notice when others do it too. I am feeling like that a little right now in fact because I feel sorry that I've felt sorry! does that make sense? In other words I'm inclined to apologize for being so weak. I'm afraid my new guy has seen red flags in my behaviour and my instinct is to apologize!
You are absolutely right about Xabf (a's). I work with him and everyone pretty much hates him. He's incredibly rude to innocent people, eps women, even my mom!! Yet helps those who are like him. ie gives rides to men who have no license (lost to DUI's).