How To Apologize To Your Partner
Find out some tips that will help you apologize for what you did.
In a relationship, at times there will be mistakes that are made which you are sorry about.
When these mistakes are made, you need to find a way to apologize to your partner.
You shouldn't just assume that your partner knows that you are sorry or didn't mean it.
There is something strong about actually saying the words "I am sorry".
Find out what you can do that will help you apologize when you are wrong.
You need to ask your partner for some time out to talk about the situation.
It doesn't need to be rushed and you shouldn't get them on the phone when they are busy with work or other chores.
Set aside time so you both can focus on what you need to do.
You certainly don't want to send them a text from your cell phone either.
State exactly what it is that you are apologizing for and don't be vague about this.
Your partner might want you to bring up exactly what it is that you did that hurt him or her.
This helps them understand that you really recognize what the problem is versus apologizing, because you can tell something is wrong.
Try to state what your partner may have felt because of your actions.
Put some thinking into this.
Don't just be trite about this.
You might be wrong about how it makes him or her feel, but it does show that you are trying to resolve this situation by keeping their feeling in mind.
You also will want to talk about how you want to avoid making them feel this way ever again.
You have to then give your partner their turn to talk through the situation as well.
They will also want to get out that hurt or pain they are currently feeling.
It might even come out as anger, so keep in mind that you shouldn't get defensive and fight back or raise your voice.
Let him or her say what needs to be said about the situation.
You might not like some of what you hear but it is fair to let them have this time to get everything out even if you don't want to hear it all.
Let your partner know that you really are sorry again and that you will do your best to not do whatever it was again.
This gives them a sense of reassurance to the situation.