So, a married couple I know is fighting over Facebook today. YAY, NEGATIVITY! But she asked an important question, and one that reminded me of a fight I had with one of my managers a few months ago.
Apologies are fundamental to a civilized society. Yet so many of us get them so wrong when we try to say "sorry"—or don't even apologize at all. But why? Why is it so hard to apologize? And to do it ...
When you think of an apology, the phrase "I'm sorry" immediately comes to mind. From a very early age, we're taught to apologize by saying "I'm sorry" (even when we're not). "Apologies are ...
“It was just completely unprofessional of me. I let my emotions get the better of me. I absolutely regret what I said back then. ... I wanted to apologize and make sure she knew she absolutely ...
Experts share how to successfully apologize. You’re stressed. You’re angry. Your nerves are shot. You can feel your blood boiling. But instead of stepping back and away (and cooling down), you blow up ...
Big or small, mistakes are a fact of life. Sometimes they're as minor as forgetting a lunch date. And others, like forgetting your anniversary or lashing out at a loved one are arguably harder to ...
Husband embracing shoulders of crying offended wife proposing to reconcile Source: Fizkes/Istockphotos The context of apologies are relationships, be they between partners, friends, families, or ...
When it comes to love languages — the theory that every person has one of five ways in which they like to receive love and affection — we’re all clued up. Ours? It’s gifts, every single time. But have ...