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Do I need to apologize for being angry?
The bottom line is, if you hurt someone physically or emotionally, then you should immediately apologize. You never know, your chance to say your sorry may pass quickly.
How do you apologize for being angry?
I realize I hurt your feelings, and I’m sorry,” acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don’t make assumptions and don’t try to shift the blame. Make it clear that you regret your actions and that you are sincerely sorry.
How do you apologize after a fight?
“I’m Sorry” The best way to go about apologizing is by being specific and sincere, Graber says. You’ll want to state what it is you’re apologizing for, and really mean it. This can help smooth things over, while showing your partner that you understand what lead to the arguments.
Should you apologize to someone you treated badly?
If you treated someone poorly and you now see what you did was wrong, you should apologize. More to the point, it’s ok to acknowledge your progress as a human being, and in doing so, share it with the people you burned along the way. You’re not just ruminating and patting yourself on the back, you’re doing something to remedy the past.
Why do we say “I’m sorry” when it’s not an apology at all?
They’re said out of a sense of duty or awkwardness, to stop someone from getting angry or to hide the fact that we’re angry ourselves. So it’s time to take a little inventory of our “I’m sorry” habit—and look at when an apology isn’t an apology at all.
What happens to your life after you apologize?
After we apologize, our life looks and feels pretty much the same, but for the person who doesn’t forgive, the sun shines dimly on their days. That’s because they see things through the dark lenses of bitterness, anger, and unforgivingness. And for those of us who need to offer an apology, let’s not wimp out or let pride get in the way.
What is the best way to apologize in a relationship?
A sincere apology should be given and accepted with the intention of restoring the relationship. Sometimes, it takes time for things to get back to the way they were, but they can be even better than the way they were. Intention can move relationships to a deeper level of respect, harmony, and care for one another.