How to Say Sorry to the Ones You Love

Identify the problem. In order to tell someone you’re sorry, you have to know what you’re apologizing for. If you know what you did, you should give a sincere apology. If you’re not sure exactly what the problem is, speak to the person you hurt or offended. Talk about it to see where things went wrong. You have to know what the exact problem is so you can give a specific apology.

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  Accept responsibility for whatever it is that you did that hurt your loved one. Tell whoever else is involved that you know you were wrong. Affirm that you’re sorry for your actions. Assure him that you won’t make the same mistake again. You can also ask him if there is anything else you can do to make the situation better.

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  Show her that you’re truly sorry. An apology is more than just words. Your actions should also reflect the sincerity of your apology. You can’t repeat the same mistakes that you did to hurt your loved ones in the first place. If you continue to do the same things, she will know that your apology wasn’t real. You have to show her that you are willing to change any wrong behaviors that caused the problem in the first place.

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  Ask your loved one for forgiveness. If he sees that you are really sorry for your actions, he will probably forgive you. If he does not forgive you, accept the fact that you apologized and tried to make peace with the situation. You can only ask for forgiveness. You can’t force anyone to forgive you. Depending on the seriousness of the problem, it could be delayed forgiveness.

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  Keep taking responsibility as you process what happened in your head. Don’t try to put your loved ones at fault for your wrong behavior. Placing the blame on others isn’t a way to say you’re sorry. If you feel someone else was equally at fault, apologize for the part you played.

How to Say Sorry and Mean It

ADMIT YOU WERE WRONG - The first, and most important step is to admit that you have done something wrong. To say you are sorry and not admit wrongdoing is empty and the injured party will not believe you. Furthermore, they will not trust that there will be any change in your behavior in the future, since you refuse to accept responsibility for the present.

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  ACKNOWLEDGE THE DAMAGE DONE - The second important step is to acknowledge the injury you have caused the other person(s). Have you hurt their feelings, damaged property, caused them some difficulty? Be specific and tell them that you know what did to them. Tell them that you understand why they are upset and that you know how your actions makes them feel.

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  ACCEPT THE CONSEQUENCES - Accept complete responsibility for what you did as well as the consequences. The consequences could be relational (loss of trust and closeness to the person), it could be personal (loss of property or possessions to make the other person whole), it could be financial (loss of money to pay back your debt to them or restore property), it could be something else. Take your lumps and learn from them. Don't try to turn it around at this point and jab them for their part in the problem (if any) or try to get the to say they're sorry. This is about YOU and YOUR actions, not theirs.

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  ASK FOR FORGIVENESS - Ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting. That is something that few people can truly do. It means, "I give up my right to hurt you back or hold this over you in the future".

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  ALTER FUTURE BEHAVIOR - Assure them that you will make the proper alterations to your actions or character in the future that should keep this problem from happening again. Words with no action are pretty meaningless. If you commit to change, and the other person sees you change, you can rebuild trust and repair your  RELATIONSHIP

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  USE THIS METHOD EVEN FOR THE MOST DIFFICULT CHILD - My husband and I raised a Bi-Polar child and our lives were filled with constant conflict as a result. One book literally rescued our family from falling apart. It is called The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. That, plus help from other resources, like Focus on the Family, and the love and support of our family and friends helped us through the rough years.

How to Say I'm Sorry to a Lover

Just say it. Take a deep breath and say "I'm sorry." These two words carry a heavy load. Practice in the mirror looking at yourself saying it out loud to get used to saying it. Being able to say "I'm sorry" to the person you love the most can be hard but well worth it.

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  Write it down. If you can not bring yourself to say it face to face due to embarrassment, write a letter to your lover telling her how sorry you are. Let all of your feelings and emotions pour out onto paper and allow them to realize how sincere you feel. Depending on the severity of the problem, writing a nice loving poem to the person can win you cool points.

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  Acknowledge your error. Simply saying "I'm sorry" does not always make the person feel better. Let them see that you know what you did was wrong and promise to never do it again. Keep that promise. Tell her what you were thinking or feeling at the time you erred against her. Seem somewhat vulnerable and speak from your heart.

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  Buy her something special. Think of something that she would truly cherish. Buy  ROSES, chocolates or an item that she wanted for a long time. Send the gift through mail carrier with a nice card followed up with a phone call. You may even hand deliver the items to her. Show that you are sorry with gifts and a long hug. Take her out to eat or if she likes to dance, take her out dancing.

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  Communicate. Keep the lines of communication open by not allowing feelings of resentment to fester. If a problem is arising, speak with your lover and calmly and gently tell her what is bothering you. Acting on impulse can cause issues to arise where an apology is later needed. Communicate is an open minded way and in return good results should follow

How to Say Sorry

Sometimes one of the most challenging things to say or give is an apology.Many times we just don't have the right words or just don't know how to say sorry.Maybe this is just me,but I hate having to admit that I was in the wrong.Sometimes I think it would be so much easier if we didn't have to apologize.What happened to "Forgive and Forget?" Although I know I have issues,because when somebody wrongs me or hurts my feelings,I automatically expect an apology of some sort.However small you think the mistake may be could have devastating effects on your relationships if sorry is not in your vocabulary.Go ahead,say you are sorry.Apologize! If you don't,theres a chance they won't forgive you.Don't let your pride get in the way of your friendship! Here are some ideas and tips to make this process easy,maybe even fun!Show that special person that you do care!

Simply say that you are sorry.Say it like you mean it.Don't apologize if you're not sorry.Lying will only make things worse as the other person will sense the pretense.

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  Be sure that you can admit any wrong doing.Telling this person that you are in the wrong lets them see that you know why/how you have offended them.You could explain the reasoning behind your actions,but you don't need to.

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  Find out how you can make it right.Ask them what you could do to fix this.Reassure them that you will not do 'this' again.

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  Ask them for forgiveness. But remember that it is their choice whether they give it to you or not. Being truly sorry means that you want to put the whole mess behind you.Being forgiven means that it will never be drug up again. True forgiveness means burying your differences for good.

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  You are human.Everybody makes mistakes.Accept this and move on.Forgive yourself.

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  Send them an E-card!Perfect way to express yourself!
  https://www.123greetings.com/general/sorry/
  THis site has lots of great ones to choose from and they are free!

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  Sending flowers or small gifts are also a great way to make up and say you are sorry!They will enjoy how thoughtful you really are.You will be amzed at how flowers can so easily 'fix' things!

How to Say Sorry

Have you ever found yourself in situations where you said sorry one too many times?

I have. Even though it was not my intentions, I have to acknowledge the fact that it happened.

Why am I writing this article?

First of all, I am writing this article not only to explain "how to say sorry," but secondly, to aide in preventing yourself from traveling down that road in the first place.

Lastly, I need to do this for myself. I want to generate stimulating comments to fill possible gaps or things I have not thought of to be on one page should I need to refer to it again. The latter phrase was hard to say, but mistakes are not imagined, they are real.

Saying sorry is not always easy, especially when you have a leading role such as a parent. Where we sit is not important, but saying sorry is.

Saying sorry should NEVER be accompanied by excuses. Thanks to the Tyra show for reminding me not to put 'but' after sorry.

If you spill somebody's drink, you should not say you are sorry but the person was in your way. Or, you push your siblings around because you think being controlling comes with being the eldest. Or, you threw out the left-over meatloaf because you thought the person did not want it anymore.

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  Let the person ask why you behaved or reacted in the manner that you did.

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  When you respond, at the least, let it be reasonable. For example, saying sorry is not required if the food is rotting in the fridge. Throw it away because you should not let people create health concerns for you or themselves if you could help it.
  
  If the person was working on a science project however, instantly say you were not informed, carefully recover the food if you could and advise Mr. Scienz to store it in a tightly sealed container at the bottom of the fridge.
  If the person was working on a science project however, instantly say you were not informed, carefully recover the food from the garbage and advise Mr. Scienz to store it in a tightly sealed container at the bottom of the fridge.

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  Sometimes you will never know that you offended someone.

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  If you are made aware that you hurt their feelings, let down your pride. Discuss it nicely and try to convince the person that you did not mean to cause harm.

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  Parents, if you insult or offend your child(ren), admit your mistake and move on. You will be teaching them proper etiquette, respect, and showing them how to lead by example. Every adult should be more mindful of how they treat children.

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  Putting yourself in problematic places can be prevented. Walk lightly and aim to please. Simply put, be nice and make good decisions. If you think something is a bad idea, it is.

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  Steer clear of arguments because you will be creating new grounds for apology.

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  Whenever you presume, know that you are risking confrontation. Unlike the last example in Step 1, it could be over something more serious. If you have doubts about your thoughts, avoid acting on them.

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  Please do not measure people's emotions by yours. Whether or not you think it is a big deal, say sorry without trying to be right or pass the blame.

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  Asking for forgiveness is not a childish thing. It is something that most of us will most likely do and some of us need to do at some point in life. Just hearing the word makes the circumstances better. Saying it insincerely is equal to nothing.
  
  No one is above sorry.

How to Say "Sorry

Gulp! It happened. Something went wrong, a cross word, a misunderstanding, someone took something the wrong way- or worse it got back to you much, much later and now your are are scratching your head, wondering what happened. To make things right and heal the rift an apology is in order. Saying, "I'm sorry," is not the easiest thing to do, but it can be done.

Write a scripttt. Decide what the most important words are to say "I'm sorry." Short is good.

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  Rehearse. It may go smoothly or the other party may still harbor hurt feelings. Be prepared for either reaction. Don't re-open the wound.

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  Be sincere. Mean it when you say "I'm sorry." Sincerity goes a long way when it's time to mend FENCES. The other party will know if you are sincere in your apology.

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  Choose a quiet place to say "I'm sorry." A long discussion is not needed when the apology is offered. Choose another time for that.

How to Say Sorry to My Boyfriend in a Sweet Way

Apologize to your boyfriend in a timely manner. An old proverb states "Do not let the sun go down on your anger". This is especially true in the case of personal relationships. The longer an apology is delayed the greater the chance is that bitterness will develop in the relationship.

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  Be sincere. An apology is worthless if it is not from the heart. When you are truly sorry for your actions, you are expressing heartfelt pain for the way you acted and are expressing your desire to never commit that offense again. Anything short of such sincerity will only cause your boyfriend pain later, especially if you make the same mistake again.

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  Write a poem that expresses your desire to make amends to your boyfriend. Poetry has long been considered one of the most sincere and heartfelt ways to express ones feelings, even that of regret. Consider placing the poem as a note in his pocket or slid under his door.

How to Say "I'm Sorry

One of the most difficult things for people do some days is to take the time to say, "I'm Sorry." It's very important when you have made a mistake or error to acknowledge the mistake and apologize for it. This article will provide you with tips on how to say, "I'm Sorry."

First you must recognize and admit you have made a mistake.

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  Once you have identified that you have made an error, you will need to go to the person(s) to admit your mistake. This is as simple as saying, "I made a mistake when I did or said ... _______."

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  Next you need to say those 3 little words everyone wants to hear. No... not I Love You....but "I am sorry."

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  There are many different ways to say I'm sorry but it all really means the same thing. Please accept my apology for _____. I'm so sorry for _______. I regret ______. Please forgive me for ______, I did not intend to have it happen.

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  One thing you need to note, however; is that when you apologize, no matter what words you end up using, you MUST be sincere. If you are not sincere, your apology will fall on deaf ears.

How to Say I'm Sorry in an Effective Way

Saying I'm sorry can be very difficult. However, if you do not prepare yourself and say it in an effective way, you have just wasted your words. Think about what you want to say and how you want to say it. It is never too late to apologize. If words are not enough, you may have to consider the I'm sorry flowers!! But, hopefully, a heartfelt apology will be all that is needed.

Decide if the apology should be verbal or written. A verbal "I'm sorry" is more personal, but may lead to confrontation. A written apology is sometimes easier because you have a chance to re-write and it gives the other person a chance to think about the apology before they respond

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  Make a genuine apology. Anyone can shout out an apology as they are taking the parking place you have been waiting for. A forced or fake apology will do more harm than good. A genuine apology means to take responsibility for our actions with no hidden obligations or expectations. Phrase it carefully to make sure you are not doing more harm.

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  Taking responsibility of your act without excuses to let them know you understand your actions have caused hurt. Don't defend or justify the situation. If you start offering excuses, it will sound like you aren't apologizing at all and you are not ready to take responsibility

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  Make a commitment to change. Assure them you have learned your lesson and won't do it again. There is no reason to apologize for something you know you will continue to do.

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  Acknowledging the hurt or damage the other person feels. The person must know their feelings are validated and you understand the importance of the situation.

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  Ask for forgiveness at the end of the apology to allow the buyer a chance to respond. If necessary, you may need to offer restitution for your actions.

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  Prepare for an awkward conclusion. Hopefully, your apology will be followed by a counter apology or forgiveness. However, not everyone will be prepared to sing Kumbaya with you. Some people will need time to think about what you have said and others will respond in a hostile way. This is out of your control. If the recipient does not respond in a positive way, you will know you did everything possible to fix the situation.

How to Say I'm Sorry in a Card

Choose a card that suits the recipient and the type of apology. You might want a humorous card for a light apology or someone who values silliness, or a serious card for a formal apology or serious situation.

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  Write a heartfelt note of apology on a piece of scratch paper. For a simpler card, you might want just a picture of flowers or an adorable animal and the words “I’m sorry.” For a more complex apology, you might need to write a short or long note explaining why you’re sorry, and reminding the recipient how much you value her.

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  Read the note aloud to see how it sounds. Make sure the apology is as simple and as sincere as possible. Avoid rehashing the argument or negative situation, and instead stay focused on the positive.

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  Edit the apology as needed until it sounds the way you want. Check your spelling in a dictionary, if needed. Remember that the words don’t need to be perfect, just heartfelt.

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  Copy the apology onto the card, in pen. (You might even want to use the recipient’s favorite color for the ink.) If the note is long, consider using a separate sheet of paper or the back of the card.

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  Tuck the card into the envelope and write the recipient’s name on the front.

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  Give the card to the recipient in person, or leave it a place where you know he'll find it, such as on the fridge or counter, or a desk or office bulletin board. Mail the card if needed. Make sure the card is in a place where the person it's for will receive it promptly.

How to Say Useful Phrases in Spanish

When speaking Spanish, there are several useful phrases that you use in everyday conversations. These words are common in Spain and all other Spanish-speaking countries. That's why it is important that you know how to say these useful phrases in Spanish.

Say, "sí" for yes and "no" for no. When you say, "no" you should make the vowel as short as possible. In English, the word "no" is sometimes drawn out when pronounced. However, in Spanish it is always short. "Salud" is often used to mean "cheers" or it can also mean "bless you" for when someone sneezes.

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  Use "excelente" to mean excellent. When you do not want someone to do something, say, "no hagas eso." The letter "h" is always silent in Spanish; when you say "hagas" you should pronounce it as "agas."

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  Express "está bien" when you want to say, "that is okay" and "está correcto" when you want to say, "that is correct." Use these 2 phrases interchangeably.

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  Learn "por favor" to say please. It is always polite to say "por favor" in various situations. "Gracias" means thank you and "de nada" means "you're welcome." Spanish people are always very polite; you should always be polite in return.

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  Tell someone you are sorry by using, "lo siento" which means, "I am sorry." You can add "mucho" to "lo siento" to tell someone that are very sorry. You can also say, "Perdon" which means, "Excuse me." "No fue mi culpa" means, "I was not my fault."

How to tell your boyfriend you're sorry

You've messed up with your boyfriend and need to apologize. A great deal of your apology will depend on what you're apologizing for. A bigger "I'm sorry" will be required for cheating than if you accidentally left his car window open right before a thunderstorm. Of course, that depends on how much he loves his car. Find out ways to apologize and hopefully lead to forgiveness.

Tell your boyfriend you need to talk to him. Sometimes this scares guys off, so make sure he knows it's not about something he did wrong.

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  Choose a time to apologize when you'll be alone and uninterrupted, especially if the situation requires a long talk.

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  Show remorse. Your apology will be much more believable if it's obvious you're sorry for whatever you did.

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  Apologize. This can be as simple as "I'm sorry" or "I apologize," but you must be sincere about it.

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  Make it clear why you're apologizing. Don't just offer some vague apology because he might not know what you're sorry about.

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  Send a card in the mail or online if your boyfriend doesn't want to talk to you. Personalize the card with an expression of how sorry you are.

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  Do something nice for him as a way of apologizing. If he likes cars, buy him the latest issue of his favorite auto magazine.

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  Be prepared for a negative reaction, especially if you did something serious, such as cheating.

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  Don't argue or present "buts" after your apology. This can get you right back to square one. Apologize and then let your boyfriend either accept it or not.

How to Avoid a Sorry Apology

Have you ever received a sorry apology? Maybe you've been on the receiving end of some of these: "I'm sorry you that hurt you." What is really being said is, I'm not sorry for what I did/said, I'm sorry I got caught. There's no ownership from the offender. Or what about this one: When nothing is said, but a gift is given or people start joking around. Then you know everything is okay. A gift is not near as valuable an apology as are words from your heart. Here are a few helpful hints on how to apologize well.

Say it in person (the next best thing is by phone). Avoid indirect methods of apologizing, such as texting or emailing, especially if it is more than a minor offense.

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  Be sincere. If you're not truly sorry, don't apologize. It is only adding insult to injury if your apology is vacant of authenticity.

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  Be detailed. Don't be vague with general "I'm sorry's." Own the details of your offense. Recounting the specifics of your bad behavior will add to the genuineness of your apology.

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  Then apologize. Have you ever heard someone say, "I owe you an apology," and that's where it ends? No apology is given. Don't forget to actually say you're sorry.

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  Ask for forgiveness. This is important. It gives the opportunity for the offended to reply to you. They may be quick to forgive or they may need some time and space to check in with themselves. Remember, you've had time to think about this, give them the same due.

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  Respect their response. Depending on the depth of the offense they may not be ready now or ever to forgive you. Respect that. You've done your part in trying to heal the relationship. Your freedom is not dependent upon their forgiveness. Your freedom is found in your own confession