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What do you do after you apologize?
What to do after the apology. The most important thing to do after apologizing is to accept whatever the person receiving your apology tells you. “If they do not accept your apology, don’t fight it, and let them feel their pain, hurt, or anger,” says Lescher.
How do you properly apologize?
5 Steps To A Sincere Apology
- Name what you did wrong. Don’t just say: “I’m sorry you got hurt.” That’s not owning up to your actions.
- Use empathy. Maybe your actions wouldn’t have hurt you, but the fact is that they hurt someone else.
- Make it all about you.
- Keep explanations brief.
- Let it go.
How do you end an apology letter to a friend?
In those cases:
- Acknowledge the less-than-ideal form of the apology. Open with something such as, “Forgive me for choosing to do this in writing.
- Apologize for the specific error. “I am sorry for _______________.” Stop.
- Share how you will make amends.
- Do what you say you will do.
- Keep the communication going.
How do you respond to an apology text from a friend?
Try saying: “Thank you, I needed to hear this apology. I really am hurt.” Or, “I appreciate your apology. I need time to think about it, and I need to see a change in your actions before I can move forward with you.” Don’t attack the transgressor, as hard as it may be to hold back in the moment.
How do you forgive someone after apologizing?
Accept Or Do Not Accept Once you feel ready, you should let them know how you feel. Accepting their apology, if it is right in the situation, will help both of you move forward, but just make sure you are ready to do so. Let them know that you accept their apology, and whether or not you can offer some forgiveness yet.
How do you get your best friend to forgive you?
Use “I” statements in your apology.
- For example, you may say “I am truly sorry for what I did to you. I hope you can accept my apology.” Or, you may say, “I realize now what I did was wrong.
- You may also want to acknowledge that you may have hurt your friend. Try saying something like, “I’m sorry that I hurt you.”
How do you forgive your best friend for hurting you?
- 1 Acknowledge Your Pain. It will be difficult for you to forgive your best friend unless you are honest with yourself about how his actions hurt you.
- 2 Let Go of Vengeance. You most likely are fighting with the idea of justice and how your best friend’s actions were not fair.
- 3 Practice Loving.
- 4 Free Yourself.