We all make mistakes. Taking responsibility for our actions and apologising can improve our character and our relationships with those who may have been hurt.
Let's talk about the steps to make an apology that repairs the relationship and deepens your connection.
How to apologise to your partner without making the situation worse
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When apologising, it is important to employ empathy, sincerity, and a genuine desire to make amends. This is especially true with our partners.
Here are some guidelines for apologising to your partner.
Accept your mistake
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There's no room for ego when you are apologising. Remember, the mistake is not a flaw on your part. It is simply a bump in your relationship. Acknowledge your mistake, take responsibility for what you did, and be truthful about what happened. Abandon all excuses and blame other factors or people and acknowledge how your partner was impacted by your actions.
Show remorse
Once you understand your partner's hurt and how your actions led to the conflict, it is important to express genuine remorse. Communicate in a way that lets your partner know that you understand your mistake and their hurt and that you are sorry.
Re-establish connection
Repairing the relationship does not stop with an apology. An apology is simply the beginning of saying sorry. Think about actions you can take to reconnect with your partner. Buying them a gift, planning a date night, taking care of something for them, etc.
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Consider steps you can take to ensure a similar mistake doesn't happen in the future.
Listen
Pay attention to what your partner is saying at the moment and let them express how they feel. It is important to give them space to express their hurt. Space in this case may include not interrupting them, not making defensive gestures, not judging, and giving them a bit of physical space.
Use your body language to show them you are actively listening to them.
Patience
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After apologising and taking steps to make amends, don't expect or assume that your partner should be over it. Your partner needs time to process their emotions and heal to be able to move forward.
Takeaway
Apologising to your partner is the most important step to repairing the relationship. It can be difficult but it doesn't have to be. If you are committed to repairing your connection and showing your partner that their feelings matter, through listening, acts of love, understanding, and patience, you can get through any conflict.
