Is it wrong to not accept an apology?
Is it wrong to not accept an apology?
“If the apology is not sincere, or is not specific, it is okay to not accept it,” Lesli Doares, a couples consultant, coach, and author, tells Romper by email. Sticking to general, vague apologies might mean that they don’t actually understand what they did wrong or aren’t offering a sincere apology.
Can you forgive someone but not accept their apology?
The decision to forgive is up to the offended person and should be given freely, based on whether the apology allows the hurt to be repaired, or if the person who is hurt is ready to let the hurt go. Sometimes an apology is necessary, and even accepted graciously, but does not fully repair the relationship.
How do you convince someone to accept your apology?
7 Steps to a Convincing Apology. (You’re Welcome, Governor Christie)
- It’s prompt. You apologize after you realize you’ve done something wrong.
- Agree on the facts.
- Take responsibility.
- Explain what you did wrong.
- Express regret.
- Make it better.
- Explain why it won’t happen again.
What’s a backhanded apology?
A non-apology apology, sometimes called a backhanded apology, nonpology, or fauxpology, is a statement in the form of an apology that does not express remorse, or assigns fault to those ostensibly receiving the apology. It is common in politics and public relations.
How do you forgive someone who never said sorry?
How to forgive someone
- Peace into the present. Whether you realize it or not, if you hold on to resentment, you’re living in the past, where all of the hurt unfolded.
- Flip your focus from others to yourself.
- Take responsibility for your feelings.
- Own your part.
- Stop looking to feel slighted.
- Apply a loving lens.
How important is an apology?
Apologizing helps repair relationships by getting people talking again, and makes them feel comfortable with each other again. A sincere apology allows you to let people know you’re not proud of what you did, and won’t be repeating the behavior.