Apologising
More info
Apologising can be hard, but a sincere apology helps repair trust and shows you care about the relationship. Keep it specific, short, and kind—and skip excuses.
Detailed info
When you need to apologise, try these three steps:
- Acknowledge what you did and the impact it had. Take responsibility for your actions.
- Ask what they need from you to repair the harm (within reason and in good faith) — then follow through.
- Check in by asking if they forgive you. If they’re not ready, give them time and offer to talk again later.
Apologising
Insight
Apologising can be hard, but a sincere apology helps repair trust and shows you care about the relationship. Keep it specific, short, and kind—and skip excuses.
Practice
When you need to apologise, try these three steps:
- Acknowledge what you did and the impact it had. Take responsibility for your actions.
- Ask what they need from you to repair the harm (within reason and in good faith) — then follow through.
- Check in by asking if they forgive you. If they’re not ready, give them time and offer to talk again later.