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Why Is It So Hard to Apologize Well?

Why Is It So Hard to Apologize Well?

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The Most Profound Human Interaction: An Apology

The Most Profound Human Interaction: An Apology

When done rightly, apologies can heal relationships, dissolve anger and hatred, and mend broken bonds. The problem is that we don’t apologize very well, and end up stirring further anger.

Our nonapologies are ruining our relations and making our lives even more miserable and complex.

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A Successful Apology

A perfect apology has to be without ego, an expression of genuine regret, and the assumption of full responsibility: I am so sorry that you were hurt, this accident is completely my fault, and I really was going too fast, and too carelessly.

A botched or half-hearted apology taints the act of apologising, not leaving space for any further apology to arise from the other person.

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