I've often tried to make peace in my family by apologizing even when I knew that I wasn't wrong in the arguement or confrontation, just for peace and the sake of the relationships. I'm sorry I did that because it became expected that I was always in the wrong and would always apologize for it. It made the dynamics of the relationships intolerable and further solidified (their) wrong opinions and actions.
I forgive now but I don't give in- needless to say I don't speak with a few people in my family( they don't speak with me either). I spoke with my priest and he said to just let it ( them ) go and pray for them, which I do. Of course I don't want it to be this way but Jesus said to expect the divisions.