Learn how to make a meaningful apology.

And as tempting as it might be to downplay your mistake, minimizing your responsibility only makes things worse.

Youll risk damaging the relationship even more.

giving an apology

Verywell / Julie Bang

But saying, Im sorry, doesnt automatically make things better.

Apologies often fall shortor even make things worse.

If your apology goes awry, youll likely meet resistance.

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Fortunately, there are people out there who research what goes into an effective apology.

And theyve uncovered exactly what it takes to make an apology effective.

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