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3. Describe what happened
The wronged person needs to know that you understand what happened and why it was hurtful to them. Make sure you remain focused on your role rather than deflecting the blame.
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2. Own the mistake
It’s important to show the other person that you’re willing to take responsibility for your actions.
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6. Ask for forgiveness
A little vulnerability goes a long way toward proving that you mean what you say.
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When you desire to forgive
If you decide you are willing to forgive, find a good place and time to be alone with your thoughts.
- Think about the incident that angered you. Accept that it happened, how you felt about it and how it made you react.
- Acknowledge the growth you experienced as a result...
3. "What's important to you?"
When you know your partner is trying to make an important decision, ask them this question. Another way to ask it is, "What do you really want?"
- To understand your spouse's thoughts and needs, it's necessary to know their heart-felt answer to this question.
Forgiveness
- Forgiveness is choosing to accept what happened as it happened rather than what could or should have happened.
- Forgiveness can mean that you let go.
- Forgiveness can mean you step into your present rather than anchoring in the past.
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