When is it best to say, "I'm sorry?" Or is it best to say "I apologize?"

Degrees of relatedness are important.

When one is at a funeral with a lower degree of relatedness, expressing “I am sorry for your loss” is an appropriate expression of empathy for their loss.

Apology is critical to the future of marriage and in relationships with high degrees of relatedness.

Saying, “I am sorry,” does not alleviate feelings of hurt, broken trust, and betrayal.

Saying “I am sorry” does not bring forgiveness or restore trust when it has been lost.

Saying “I am sorry” doesn’t repair or heal broken connections or provide for a renewed, loving future.

An apology, well-designed and well-delivered, offers us access to healed relationships along with a promise for a thriving, loving future together.

Contact Marriage and Communication Coaching, and we’ll show you how.