Hello World! Welcome Friends! It is a universal truth that actions speak louder than words. When you’ve done something that needs to be apologized for, it can be hard to know where to start. How can you show someone that you are truly sorry for what you’ve done? Forgiveness and apologies are difficult and humbling, but as humans it is our duty to move on and leave bad feelings behind. Life is too short to stay angry forever.
Cards and Letters
The first step in apologizing from your heart is to admit your wrongdoing and express remorse for doing it at all. Be as honest as you can be, expressing that you know you made them feel bad and that you understand how your actions caused this negativity. This is not easy and can require a very delicate choice of words, but thankfully Hallmark Online is the perfect place to start on this task. From gifts to cards, there are different avenues that you can take to show someone that you are very sorry for hurting them. A handwritten card or letter is no small feat. It might not magically make the person forgive you, but it might soften their heart toward you.
Heart-to-Heart
Give the other person time to cool down before you suggest sitting down and talking. It can be the most difficult thing in the world to calm down enough to have a rational conversation but give them time.
- Once you’re in the same room, let the other person say whatever is on their mind. Let them talk without interruption or getting defensive. Allow them to speak freely, even if it hurts your feelings in the process.
- Acknowledge their feelings. Take responsibility for what you have done and own up to it. If you feel as though they are being unfair in some of their points, address these calmly and without getting riled up. You are here to talk like adults, so keep your emotions in check.
- The most important part of talking through a disagreement? Forgiveness in the end. Once you’ve recognized that you were wrong and have apologized for your actions, ask for the other person to accept your apology. Ultimately it is up to them to decide if they want to or not. If they refuse, at least you can be assured that you have done everything that you can do in the meantime.
Arguments and disagreements are exhausting and depressing. Do what you can to resolve these conflicts to make the world a more harmonious place.
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