The Worst Thing You Can Say During An Apology (And What To Say Instead)
8 years, 8 months ago

The Worst Thing You Can Say During An Apology (And What To Say Instead)

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Chances are, you’ve had to apologize plenty of times in your life. And there’s a good chance you’ve also uttered the phrase, “I never meant to hurt you.” Stop doing that, says author Caroline Myss. In a talk for OWN’s SuperSoul Sessions speaker series, Myss ― a spiritual seeker, researcher and intuitive ― took on the topic of forgiveness and healing, and explained in no uncertain terms why “I never meant to hurt you” is never a sufficient apology, no matter who it comes from. “That whole little thing ― ‘I never meant to hurt you’ ― that’s the thing you can’t forgive,” she says. “It goes right to your soul, that toxic, sick feeling.” Instead, Myss says it’s important to approach the conversation differently.

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How to apologize: There are four steps.
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How to apologize: There are four steps.

Slate  

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. If something I did upset someone, I’d say, “Sorry if I hurt you,” or “I never realized that offended you,” or “I didn’t know you were so sensitive,” throwing out selfish, passive-aggressive apologies that made everything worse. When he responded, “I’m sorry for the imaginary crime you think …

The 2 Words You Should Never, Ever Say When You're Apologizing
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The 2 Words You Should Never, Ever Say When You're Apologizing

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FG Trade via Getty Images There are few things you can count on in life aside from dying, paying taxes and, at some point, having to apologize for some boneheaded thing you did. But nailing a genuine “I’m sorry” is often anything but easy. In fact, using two little words — “if” or “but” — in your apology could end …

Things to do when offering an apology
2 years ago

Things to do when offering an apology

Hindustan Times  

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If You Say This During An Apology, You're Doing It Wrong
6 years, 11 months ago

If You Say This During An Apology, You're Doing It Wrong

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A genuine, heartfelt apology is a powerful step toward mending hurt feelings and finding a resolution. “I’m sorry you feel that way.” “Even though this phrase begins with the words, ‘I’m sorry,’ it is not a real apology. For example, ‘The next time I feel that way, I will remember that I love you and that our bond is so …

I'm apologizing more — and saying "sorry" less
7 years, 1 month ago

I'm apologizing more — and saying "sorry" less

Salon  

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My feminine, compulsive "sorry": I apologize for everything from having an opinion to taking up space
9 years, 3 months ago

My feminine, compulsive "sorry": I apologize for everything from having an opinion to taking up space

Salon  

On average, I’d say I apologize about 15 times a day. At first I thought that couldn’t be right, there was no way that I legitimately said the word “sorry” that many times out loud. If I say sorry enough times, the other person will forgive me for something I haven’t even done yet. We are instructed to say sorry, …

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