Apologies are only part of the overall healing process following infidelity. But a good, thorough, heartfelt, empathic apology (repetitive if necessary) is a great place to start the reparation process.
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Sorry can be the HARDEST thing to say to your spouse – I’m sure you all agree! By saying this, you’re admitting that you’ve messed up and have hurt one of the people you love the most. It’s never […]
Although there are six components to a good apology, two are most effective. Can you guess which two? These are: Expression of regret Explanation of what went wrong Acknowledgment of responsibility Declaration of repentance Offer of repair Request for forgiveness Top of the list is acknowledging responsibility, explained Professor Roy Lewicki, the study’s first author: “Our […]