How To Properly Apologize in a Relationship | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

How To Properly Apologize in a Relationship

A few tips to get the point across in a sensitive situation

63
How To Properly Apologize in a Relationship

When you ignore your romantic partner because you’re upset, you aren’t achieving anything because it teaches the other person to live without you.Emotionally charged situations cause extreme decisions when it boils down to relationships. Take responsibility and let the other person know to not to worry about breaking up, and that you will let each other know when is a good time to have a calmer conversation.

Instead, find a way to kindly and sensitively let them know that you’d get back to them once you feel better. This way the other person has more comfort to live their lives and to do their jobs with a better sense of security while the relationship is recharging. Good communication and knowing how to control your pride are what sets an immature relationship apart from a mature one.

Don’t try to force a conversation through when the other person isn’t ready. You can help them by texting them things that you love about them. Describe what attracts you to them whether it’s their personality or appearance. It doesn’t matter what you really talk about, but make sure that it is genuine and caring. Having a good relationship means that you are willing to put yourself out there to make the other person feel warmth and love. It’s always nice to hear appreciating words about yourself even when you’re mad.

Another way to help bring you closer to your partner during a tense period is to surprise them. Gifts and romantic gestures are a sign of thoughtfulness, so it’s always helpful to show them that you are waiting to talk to them whenever they’re ready. Also it provides a good start to a conversation. Spend a little money to show them that you care about their value, however it doesn’t have to be extravagant for the point to get across.

When you’re ready to speak with your partner, avoid blaming because it’ll be obvious when you’re trying to criticize them. It’ll cause a flare in the ego, and it will bring more negative feelings back to the apology. Usually this is the time where things go wrong when you try to make up. Be courteous and listen to the partner before speaking. Use gentler words to avoid stirring up anger, sadness, or frustration. The intonation of your voice should be looked after as well because some people are more sensitive to the overall tone and delivery of the apology. If it sounds angry or forced, it won’t be as appreciated as its potential. Try to not regret how you said sorry, or in general, regret apologizing in the first place.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

638229
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading... Show less

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading... Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

532580
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading... Show less
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

810482
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading... Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments