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What to say when you hurt your friends feelings?
I Hurt My Friends’ Feelings. What Should I Do?
- Use the power of a sincere apology. Apologies can go a long way toward healing hurt or angry feelings.
- The important thing about an apology is sincerity.
- Another element of a sincere apology is the intention to change.
- Apologizing in person is best.
- Forgive yourself, too.
Should you apologize if you unintentionally hurt someone?
If something you’ve done has caused pain for another person, it’s a good idea to apologize, even if whatever you did was unintentional. This is because apologizing opens up the doors to communication, which allows you to reconnect with the person who was hurt.
How do you deal with a friend who hurts your feelings?
Calm yourself. The moment a friend says or does something that hurts your feelings, you may want to lash out, but it’s best to avoid handling the situation when you’re very angry because you may say or do something that you’ll later regret.
Will My Friends Accept my apology?
Hopefully, your friends can accept your apology. But don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t happen instantly. Some people are quick to forgive. Others may have to think about what you said and need time to get over hurt feelings or anger, or to rebuild trust. Do your best with the part that’s up to you.
What should I do if my friends are not on my Side?
Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush. Sometimes people who we think are on our side turn out not to be, for reasons we may never learn. If this happens, don’t seek revenge, but move on and away from the hurt. Other friends can help with this. Most friends don’t set out to hurt us.
How can I say sorry for the things I did wrong?
Apologies can go a long way toward healing hurt or angry feelings. It takes courage to step up and admit what you did was wrong. Try saying: “What I said the other day was really insensitive of me. I shouldn’t have said that. It wasn’t fair. I was being judgmental and gossipy — and I don’t feel proud of that. I just want to say I’m sorry.