Apologising to your partner for something you did wrong is one thing, but apologising sincerely is the bigger deal.
Many people apologise to their partners, but very few apologise sincerely.
How do you apologise sincerely?
1. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR ACT
First, you have to acknowledge to your partner that what you did was wrong. The first step to sincere apology is to acknowledge your act.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE ITS IMPACT
The next step to sincerely apologise is to acknowledge the impact the impact your wrong deed has on your partner. Try to understand the impact of that wrong act done and empathise with your partner.
3. NO BUTS
When you say sorry, try not to justify your actions. When you apologise with a but, it somehow kills the authenticity of your apology.
4. CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY
A big step to sincerely apologise is to claim responsibility for your actions. Don’t try to shift the blame elsewhere and don’t give the impression that it was an honest mistake that you are unwilling to accept.
Sincere apologies demand full responsibility.
5. ACTION
Take action; show how sorry you are by your actions and not only what you say. Let your deeds speak for you. Action is the best and final step to rendering a sincere apology. More importantly, learn from that mistake and try not to repeat it.
Apologising sincerely goes beyond saying “I’m sorry”; if these steps are missing, then the apology isn’t sincere.
Jake