Conflicts are inevitable in every relationship and it’s important we know how to handle them when they occur. Even the best relationships have conflicts but the key is determining an agreeable pattern for how to resolve conflict. Below are 6 ways to apologize to your partner and save your relationship
1. ADMIT YOUR MISTAKE: until you are ready to admit your error, you are not ready to apologize. Your partner would know you are really sorry when you admit your mistake as this shows a level of culpability and awareness. Learn to admit your mistakes.
2. TRY TO IMPROVE THINGS: admitting your mistake isn’t really enough when you apologise to your partner, you have to try to ensure you don’t repeat the mistakes that created the conflict. Take steps to improve things and save your partner the stress of going through that trauma again. When you do this, you prove to your partner that you are truly sorry. Learn to avoid repeating the same mistakes when you apologise.
3. SHOW GENUINE EMOTION: when you apologise to your partner, don’t be afraid to show emotions as this shows how sincere you are. Making your apology heartfelt is important if you want to win back your partner’s trust and respect. Learn to show genuine emotion.
4. AVOID EXCUSES: the mistake most people make when they apologize is always looking for excuses and you should avoid doing this when you apologise to your partner. When you make excuses for your mistake, you are not showing your partner you are truly sorry and want their forgiveness. Learn not to look for excuses when you apologize.
5. BE SPECIFIC: most people just apologise without knowing what they are really apologizing for and this is so wrong as that does not show you are truly sorry. When you apologise, you have to be specific and let your partner know what you are apologizing for. If you cheated on your partner, you should apologize for cheating and not say you are sorry for getting them upset. Learn to be specific when you apologize.
6. BE EMPATHETIC: when you hurt your partner, try to be empathetic; put yourself in their shoes. Your partner wants to know you feel the pain you made them go through and it’s important you show them you understand the pain you made them go through. Instead of just saying sorry, you should instead try saying you understand your actions caused them so much pain and you are truly sorry. Your partner wants to know you understand the pain they went through because if you truly understand the pain you made them go through, you would be sincerely sorry and won’t want them to go through that again. Learn to be empathetic. Save your relationship today by apologizing the right way
